Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Beaulieu
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Beaulieu. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
Hog roast hire for Beaulieu
Occasions we serve in Beaulieu
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Beaulieu and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings and receptions
- Sports clubs and societies
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Milestone birthdays
After a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Hog roast hire in Beaulieu, carved to order
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Typical bookings include birthdays and anniversaries and wakes and memorial gatherings, with spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads.
For a rural spot like Beaulieu, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Towns and villages near Beaulieu
Other occasions in Beaulieu
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In Beaulieu, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Beaulieu
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast in Beaulieu: local details
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Beaulieu. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Beaulieu to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Beaulieu Village Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Beaulieu include Beaulieu Palace House (under half a mile north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Beaulieu is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Beaulieu is within about 6 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in SO42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (under half a mile north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Montagu Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Questions from Beaulieu
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.
What’s the nearest station to Beaulieu?
Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you come to Beaulieu?
Yes, Beaulieu is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What meats can we have?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Put the menu on the invitation
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Why choose a hog roast in Beaulieu?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards