Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Pilley Bailey
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Pilley Bailey and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Pilley Bailey
Christmas hog roast in Pilley Bailey, carved to order
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it is end-of-year team celebrations and christmas lights switch-ons, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
In a small place like Pilley Bailey, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Pilley Bailey questions
Can you roast near the sea around Pilley Bailey?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Pilley Bailey?
Lymington Town station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access close by
- Indoor space for eating
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Pilley Bailey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
More for events in Pilley Bailey
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Occasions we serve in Pilley Bailey
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
People around Pilley Bailey book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Year-end thank-yous
- December open days
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
If people are coming by rail, Lymington Town station, about 1.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. A lunchtime Christmas party in Pilley Bailey is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a hog roast in Pilley Bailey?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Christmas catering near Pilley Bailey
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Pilley Bailey suit a hog roast. Pilley Bailey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Pilley Bailey to Southampton (11 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel can book a hog roast stall. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Pilley Bailey is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Pilley Bailey, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
For Christmas parties in SO41, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Pilley Bailey we cover include Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Pilley Bailey includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away