Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Battramsley
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Battramsley and across Hampshire.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
Planning an event in Battramsley?
How our party hog roast works in Battramsley
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Typical bookings include engagement parties and christenings and naming days, serving coleslaw, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Battramsley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A spot well away from the house
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Battramsley
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Christenings
For party guests on the train, Sway station is about 2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Places near Battramsley
Also in Battramsley
Parties in Battramsley: homes, halls and local tips
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Battramsley and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St John, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Battramsley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Wherever your party is in SO41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater parties in Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1.4 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (2.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hobler Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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 we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO41 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Battramsley, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. After about 4:05pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Battramsley
What’s the nearest station to Battramsley?
The closest is Sway station, roughly 2 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
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 you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll give you an honest answer.
What about the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards