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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Bailey's Hard, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Bailey's Hard.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Naming ceremonies
Planning an event in Bailey's Hard?
How our party hog roast works in Bailey's Hard
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. The smell sets the mood. We are often asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and reunions, serving crackling, jacket potatoes and apple sauce.
Country parties near Bailey's Hard suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. For an evening party in Bailey's Hard, think about light: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO42 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Bailey's Hard
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Bailey's Hard?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
Should we warn the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Party venues around Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Bailey's Hard, from gardens to fields. Bailey's Hard is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
A christening at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Bailey's Hard, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in SO42 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to parties in The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Bailey's Hard
You are a host, not a cook.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bailey's Hard and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement parties
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Bailey's Hard include Beaulieu Palace House (0.8 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Bailey's Hard hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Bailey's Hard
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A spot well away from the house
- A word with the neighbours
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Bailey's Hard
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
How we price a hog roast for your party
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Bailey's Hard
- The date and time of year
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards