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Hog Roast Hire in Battramsley
Hog roast hire in Battramsley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas fairs
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Battramsley
FAQs for Battramsley
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Will people get crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Hog roast hire for your event in Battramsley
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Battramsley: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are coleslaw, salads and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and staff days and open days.
Somewhere as small as Battramsley, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Who books hog roast hire in Battramsley?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Battramsley: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Clubhouse events
- Gatherings after a funeral
After a service at Church of St John, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Should I cook it myself?
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.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast in Battramsley: local details
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover events in Battramsley, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? Sway station is about 2 miles away. Battramsley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Battramsley, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battramsley include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (1.4 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (2.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hobler Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Battramsley
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
What affects the price in Battramsley
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late September evenings in Battramsley lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:05pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards