Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Pennington
We bring a hog roast across Pennington and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Clubhouse events
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings and receptions
A hog roast near Pennington
What affects the price in Pennington
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Pennington
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our hog roast hire works in Pennington
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. For birthdays and anniversaries and club events and presentations, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
There may be a hall or playing field near Pennington if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Pennington until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Bringing a hog roast to Pennington
Pennington is about 1 mile south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Pennington, from gardens to fields. Pennington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pennington to Southampton (14 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Priestlands School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mark, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Pennington is within about 5 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 a mile of Pennington, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cover events in every part of SO41. From Mead Road, Pound Road and Elm Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Lymington (1 mile north-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Walhampton (1 mile north-east), Everton (1 mile west) and Lymore (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pennington Infant School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Pennington: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Pennington?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you travel across Hampshire?
We cater across Hampshire. Contact us for a price.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you come to Pennington?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Where the roaster can go in Pennington
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Pennington
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Who books hog roast hire in Pennington?
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
However big or small the event in Pennington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas fairs
- Club events and presentations
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards