Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Pilley Bailey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Pilley Bailey and across Hampshire.
- Christmas parties
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
A hog roast near Pilley Bailey
Hog roast hire in Pilley Bailey, slow-roasted on site
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Pilley Bailey, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We serve hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for wakes and festive gatherings.
Somewhere as small as Pilley Bailey, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Pilley Bailey
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What else we do in Pilley Bailey
Events we cater in Pilley Bailey
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Pilley Bailey. Typical bookings include:
- Corporate events
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes
- Clubhouse events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Pilley Bailey
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Pilley Bailey
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Around midsummer it stays light in Pilley Bailey until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Questions from Pilley Bailey
Which station is closest to Pilley Bailey?
Lymington Town station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Tell us the venue for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Hog roast hire around Pilley Bailey
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast in Pilley Bailey? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Pilley Bailey to Southampton (11 miles away).
Within reach of Pilley Bailey are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. After a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Pilley Bailey. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Pilley Bailey is within about 3 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cover events in every part of SO41. Other places close to Pilley Bailey we cover include Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away