Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Pilley Bailey
Planning a hog roast for your party in Pilley Bailey? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family get-togethers
- Christenings
Planning an event in Pilley Bailey?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Party hog roast in Pilley Bailey, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we cook, carve and serve. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary parties and christenings, with coleslaw, crackling and apple sauce.
Country parties near Pilley Bailey suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
For event organisers in Pilley Bailey
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Pilley Bailey: 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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Pilley Bailey?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
If you are happy to roast and carve, yes. Catering is the easier option.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Why choose a hog roast in Pilley Bailey?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. A summer party in Pilley Bailey stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a hog roast party in Pilley Bailey
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover parties in Pilley Bailey, as well as the surrounding area. Pilley Bailey is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. If the day starts at Saint Nicholas Chapel, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Pilley Bailey is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
For parties in SO41, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Nearby, we also cater parties in Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Pilley Bailey
You’re a host, not a cook.
Hosts in Pilley Bailey book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Family reunions
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Christenings and naming days
Among the historic houses close to Pilley Bailey are Beaulieu Palace House (4 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
More for events in Pilley Bailey
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away