Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Mead End
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. Book a hog roast for your party in Mead End.
- Big family get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement parties
Party hog roast in Mead End
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Mead End
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
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. Use our quote form.
About our party hog roast in Mead End
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Typical bookings include big birthday parties and leaving and retirement do’s, with rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and apple sauce.
Near Mead End, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Mead End
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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 you both updated.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Mead End
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Mead End
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
People around Mead End book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Big family get-togethers
- Wedding anniversaries
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Andrew, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
Mead End parties: what to know
Mead End is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Parties in Mead End are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Mead End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Mead End include Highcliffe Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (4.9 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Sway station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Mead End, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Marley Mount and Boundway or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover parties in Tiptoe (1 mile south), Sway (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile south-west), Ashley (2 miles south) and Wootton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.8 miles south)
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Mead End. In Mead End, 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.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Mead End: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards