Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Shobley
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Shobley. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Weddings and receptions
- Work summer parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book a hog roast in Shobley
How our hog roast hire works in Shobley
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. Typical bookings include big birthdays and anniversaries and staff days and open days, with spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
In a small place like Shobley, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Who books hog roast hire in Shobley?
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
However big or small the event in Shobley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Among the historic houses close to Shobley are Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Hog roast hire around Shobley
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Shobley is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Poulner Infant School, can book a hog roast stall. Churches such as St John the Baptist rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Shobley, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in BH24, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking near the spot
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Shobley: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Around midsummer it stays light in Shobley 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Shobley
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away