Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Bailey's Hard, Hampshire
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Bailey's Hard. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
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Slow-roasted pork in Bailey's Hard
About our wedding hog roast in Bailey's Hard
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. Typical bookings include vow renewals and blessings and farm weddings, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and carved roast pork.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bailey's Hard, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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Questions from Bailey's Hard
Which station is closest to Bailey's Hard?
Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
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’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you come to Bailey's Hard?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Bailey's Hard, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO42 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
We are on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Perfect for your wedding in Bailey's Hard
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Bailey's Hard, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- The main wedding meal
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Late-night wedding food
- Marquee receptions
Within reach of Bailey's Hard are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (0.8 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Bailey's Hard weddings: local tips
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Bailey's Hard? We cover the whole area. Bailey's Hard is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Bailey's Hard to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Boldre Foreshore is close by. If you’re marrying at a church near Bailey's Hard, such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the New Forest National Park within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
For weddings in SO42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. For weddings just outside Bailey's Hard, we cover The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away