Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Lord's Wood
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Lord's Wood.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Parties at home
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Hog roast hire for Lord's Wood
How our hog roast hire works in Lord's Wood
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Lord's Wood, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We are often asked to cater club events and presentations and wakes, serving spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
In a rural place like Lord's Wood, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Lord's Wood is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Towns and villages near Lord's Wood
Other occasions in Lord's Wood
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Lord's Wood: your questions answered
Is Lord's Wood close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Lord's Wood?
Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
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.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A photo helps us check.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Who books hog roast hire in Lord's Wood?
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lord's Wood. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Sports clubs and societies
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Corporate events
For guests coming by train, Eastleigh station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
How we price a hog roast
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Bringing a hog roast to Lord's Wood
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Lord's Wood, whatever the venue. Lord's Wood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Colden Common Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at St Mary's Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
We cover events in every part of SO50. Other places close to Lord's Wood we cover include Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Crestwood Community School (1.5 miles south-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Lord's Wood hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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