Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Forest Corner
Hog roast hire in Forest Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Forest Corner
Hog roast hire in Forest Corner, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Forest Corner, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it’s parties at home and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook spit-roast lamb, crackling and hog roast rolls and more.
Somewhere like Forest Corner, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Events we cater in Forest Corner
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Forest Corner. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Parties at home
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For a fundraiser at a school like Poulner Infant School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
What else we do in Forest Corner
How we price a hog roast
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Bringing a hog roast to Forest Corner
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We cover Forest Corner and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
After a service at St John the Baptist, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Within reach of Forest Corner are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Forest Corner is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24. We can cater an event on streets such as Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Corner includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Forest Corner hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Forest Corner
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Forest Corner?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
We cover Hampshire and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Planning an evening hog roast in Forest Corner? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away