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Christmas Hog Roast for Bailey's Hard
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bailey's Hard? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive family get-togethers
A hog roast near Bailey's Hard
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Bailey's Hard
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or SO42 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Bailey's Hard, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Bailey's Hard, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Typical bookings include december open days and office Christmas parties, serving apple sauce, crackling and roast turkey.
In a small place like Bailey's Hard, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Questions from Bailey's Hard
Do you come out to small places like Bailey's Hard?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Bailey's Hard?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
For event organisers in Bailey's Hard
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Towns and villages near Bailey's Hard
Other occasions in Bailey's Hard
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Bailey's Hard hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A short route for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning a Christmas party in Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Christmas parties in Bailey's Hard, as well as the surrounding area. Bailey's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bailey's Hard to Southampton (8 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Beaulieu Road station is about 4.2 miles away. A Christmas fair at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Bailey's Hard is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Bailey's Hard
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bailey's Hard and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Late-night shopping events
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. By about 4:00pm in late December, Bailey's Hard is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards