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Hog roast hire in SO43
Hog roast hire across SO43, from Lyndhurst, Emery Down and Minstead. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Hog roast catering across SO43
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Our hog roasts across SO43
- Funerals and wakes
- Wedding hog roast
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care homes
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Hog roast hire
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire across SO43
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in SO43: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include garden parties and barbecues and big birthdays and anniversaries, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and coleslaw.
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
What you’ll pay
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Lyndhurst
We set up the roaster for events around St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School, Church of Our Lady and St Edward and Fox And Hounds Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Lyndhurst includes Copythorne Common.
Hog roast hire across SO43
SO43 covers everything from Lyndhurst, Emery Down and Minstead to 5 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of SO43 are within a few miles of the New Forest National Park, where some venues have extra rules about cooking and vehicles.
Lyndhurst: If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.4 miles north-east. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of Our Lady and St Edward, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Around midsummer it stays light in Lyndhurst until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
Is a hog roast right for you?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which frequently makes it better value.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
Why a hog roast works
Slow roasting can’t be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
Here’s what people in SO43 most often book a hog roast for:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Corporate events
- Club events and presentations
What affects the price in SO43
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Travel to SO43
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
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.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in SO43
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards