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Hog Roast Hire in Furzey Lodge
Looking for a hog roast in Furzey Lodge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Festive gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Work summer parties
Slow-roasted pork in Furzey Lodge
Hog roast hire in Furzey Lodge, carved to order
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. On the menu are halloumi skewers, coleslaw and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for club events and presentations and corporate events.
In a small place like Furzey Lodge, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Who books hog roast hire in Furzey Lodge?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Furzey Lodge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
- Festive gatherings
- Clubhouse events
If guests are travelling by rail, Beaulieu Road station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Common questions in Furzey Lodge
What’s the nearest station to Furzey Lodge?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
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.
Will people get crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Is our garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Furzey Lodge, 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. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Furzey Lodge
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Travel to Furzey Lodge
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
A hog roast in Furzey Lodge: local details
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Furzey Lodge. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Furzey Lodge to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Within reach of Furzey Lodge are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (1.2 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. PTAs at schools such as Beaulieu Village Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Furzey Lodge is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 6 miles of Furzey Lodge, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Events anywhere in SO42 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also cater events in East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards