Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Balmerlawn, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your party across Balmerlawn and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Big family get-togethers
- Wedding anniversaries
- Retirement celebrations
Party hog roast in Balmerlawn
How our party hog roast works in Balmerlawn
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We’ll help you choose. On the menu are apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for big birthday parties and garden parties.
In a small place like Balmerlawn, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Balmerlawn questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can we cook it ourselves?
If you’re happy to roast and carve, yes. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is there a non-pork option?
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.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For an evening party in Balmerlawn, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:10pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO42 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Nearby places to Balmerlawn
Other occasions in Balmerlawn
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Balmerlawn
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Here’s what people in Balmerlawn most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wedding anniversaries
- Big family get-togethers
- Christenings
- Garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
Where the roaster can go in Balmerlawn
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Balmerlawn
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Balmerlawn
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Balmerlawn parties: what to know
Balmerlawn is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater parties across Balmerlawn and nearby, from gardens to fields. Balmerlawn is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St Nicholas, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Among the historic houses close to Balmerlawn are Beaulieu Palace House (4.9 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Balmerlawn, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42. Close by, we cover parties in Brockenhurst (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), South Weirs (2 miles south-west), Lyndhurst (3 miles north) and Emery Down (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Hotel (0.6 miles south-west)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards