Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Milford on Sea, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Milford on Sea.
- Summer fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
- Food and music festivals
Slow-roasted pork in Milford on Sea
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About our hog roast for events in Milford on Sea
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. There are options for most visitors. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we’re frequently booked for car and steam shows and community events.
Around Milford on Sea, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Milford on Sea stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:05pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Milford on Sea
Do you trade at school fairs around Milford on Sea?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Which station is closest to Milford on Sea?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Where the roaster can go in Milford on Sea
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A queuing area
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Places near Milford on Sea
What else we do in Milford on Sea
Community events around Milford on Sea
Milford on Sea is about 3 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Milford on Sea. Milford on Sea is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Lymington Town station, about 3.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a hog roast. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Milford on Sea, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Love Lane and Greenbanks Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lymore (1 mile north-east), Keyhaven (1 mile east), Everton (1 mile north), Lower Pennington (2 miles north-east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (13 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Milford on Sea includes Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Milford on Sea
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away