Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Boldre, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Boldre and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community days and street fairs
- School events
A hog roast near Boldre
What affects the price in Boldre
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
How our hog roast for events works in Boldre
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Boldre. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. On the menu are crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater community days and street fairs and school events.
At a field event near Boldre, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- A level pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-September events in Boldre lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Boldre
What’s the nearest station to Boldre?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Boldre?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Community events around Boldre
Boldre is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Events in Boldre are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Boldre is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, are a natural home for a hog roast. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 3 miles of Boldre, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 2 miles of Boldre, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41. Whether your event is on Tweed Lane, Boldre Lane and Rope Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Warborne (1 mile south-east), Battramsley (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-west) and Mount Pleasant (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.5 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile north)
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Boldre hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Boldre
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
However big or small the event in Boldre, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Car shows and rallies
- Community days and street fairs
- Summer fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
If visitors are coming by train, Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards