Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Woodlands, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast in Woodlands? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Club events and presentations
Planning an event in Woodlands?
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
How our hog roast hire works in Woodlands
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Woodlands. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Popular choices include salads, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and shows and work summer parties.
In a rural place like Woodlands, 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.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Travel to Woodlands
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Events we cater in Woodlands
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
In Woodlands and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
- Festive gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Coming by train? Ashurst New Forest station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why choose a hog roast in Woodlands?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Woodlands
Is Woodlands too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Woodlands?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you cook it or do we?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late September evenings in Woodlands lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A hog roast in Woodlands: local details
Woodlands is about 2 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Woodlands is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Woodlands is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Woodlands to Southampton (6 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Bartley Village Hall, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Woodlands, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We bring hog roasts to events all over SO40. Local streets include Alpine Road, The Crescent and Hazel Grove; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Woodlands, we cover Netley Marsh (1 mile north), Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-east), Bartley (1 mile north-west), Hounsdown (2 miles east) and Winsor (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include National Dairy Museum (1.5 miles east) and Ashurst Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Woodlands include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Woodlands include Hounsdown School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The New Forest pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away