Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Bailey's Hard, Hampshire
Corporate hog roast in Bailey's Hard: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Client hospitality
- Team treats
- New premises openings
Book a hog roast in Bailey's Hard
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Corporate hog roast in Bailey's Hard, carved to order
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Bailey's Hard all suit a hog roast, as a simple way to say thank you. On the menu are hog roast rolls, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater summer staff parties and team treats.
Near Bailey's Hard, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Give us a contact on site for the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Next to a staff barbecue, nobody from the team is stuck cooking. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Bailey's Hard
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Bailey's Hard
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Business events near Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits staff events around Bailey's Hard, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bailey's Hard to Southampton (8 miles away).
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile, which suits team days in the countryside.
Wherever your staff event is in SO42, we can bring the roaster to you. For staff events just outside Bailey's Hard, we cover 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). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you will find The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Bailey's Hard
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- A named contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Places near Bailey's Hard
Other occasions in Bailey's Hard
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a staff lunch in Bailey's Hard, daylight is not an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit cooking area. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- The roast starts early on site.
- We serve within your break.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Bailey's Hard
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Common questions in Bailey's Hard
Do you come out to small places like Bailey's Hard?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater in Bailey's Hard?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bailey's Hard and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Events we cater in Bailey's Hard
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
Here’s what people in Bailey's Hard most often book a hog roast for:
- Milestone celebrations
- Team treats
- Long-service celebrations
- Client and customer events
Among the historic houses close to Bailey's Hard are Beaulieu Palace House (0.8 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards