Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Ringwood, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Ringwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Hog roast hire in Ringwood
Hog roast hire in Ringwood, slow-roasted on site
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s hog roast hire in Ringwood. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. Typical bookings include clubhouse events and gatherings after a funeral, serving coleslaw, salads and hog roast rolls.
A place like Ringwood often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Ringwood
Other occasions in Ringwood
Where the roaster can go in Ringwood
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Ringwood: venues, access and local tips
Ringwood is in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ringwood and the surrounding area. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Ringwood School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you had Avon Heath Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ringwood. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Addison Square, High Street and Market Place, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A31 and A338, Ringwood is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Ringwood, we also cover Poulner (1 mile north-east), Hightown (1 mile south-east), Upper Kingston (1 mile south), Blashford (1 mile north) and Crow (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Ringwood include Ringwood Church of England Infant School (within half a mile south-west) and Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Lamb Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Ringwood? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Ringwood
Could you cook in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Trinity Congregational Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Do you cook it or do we?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards