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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Beaulieu, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Beaulieu? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Village fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Beaulieu?
Running an event in Beaulieu
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Beaulieu for events. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. A school like Beaulieu Village Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about a mile is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in SO42 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Beaulieu, we also cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (under half a mile north-west).
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (under half a mile south-west)
How our hog roast for events works in Beaulieu
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours. We’re often asked to cater fun runs and sports events and community events, with crackling, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Rural events near Beaulieu can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For an autumn event in Beaulieu, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books hog roast for events in Beaulieu?
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Charity days
- Food and music festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- PTA summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
Beaulieu questions
Do you come out to small places like Beaulieu?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you trade at school events?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- A queuing area
- Details of what the event requires
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Beaulieu
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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