Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Boldre, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Boldre? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- The day after the wedding
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening receptions
Wedding hog roast in Boldre
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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.
Wedding hog roast in Boldre, carved to order
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. We are frequently asked to cater vow renewals and blessings and weddings in a family garden, with spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Boldre, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and typically costs less per head. It still feels special. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Lighting for evening service
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Boldre weddings: local tips
Boldre is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover Boldre and its neighbours for weddings. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Couples marrying at local churches such as Saint Nicholas Chapel frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Boldre, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Tweed Lane, Boldre Lane and Rope Hill, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Warborne (1 mile south-east), Battramsley (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-west) and Mount Pleasant (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.5 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile north)
What else we do in Boldre
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Occasions we serve in Boldre
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
For outdoor photos, Boldre Foreshore is close by.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Boldre
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In Boldre, evening wedding food frequently 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 check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Boldre questions
Can you roast near the sea around Boldre?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
We are gathering after a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards