Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Forest Corner
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Forest Corner.
- The main wedding meal
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Forest Corner
How our wedding hog roast works in Forest Corner
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. Popular choices include carved roast pork, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for evening food after the first dance and relaxed, low-key weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Forest Corner often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Forest Corner weddings: local tips
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Hosts in Forest Corner book us for weddings of all sizes. Forest Corner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Forest Corner include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. If you are marrying at a church near Forest Corner, such as St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the New Forest National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cover weddings in every part of the BH24 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Corner include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A way in for the roaster
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Power for lights in the evening
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
What affects the price in Forest Corner
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Forest Corner
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Forest Corner, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:05pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Forest Corner hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Forest Corner
Do you come out to small places like Forest Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
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.
Perfect for your wedding in Forest Corner
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Forest Corner. Here are some of the most popular:
- Marquee weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Garden weddings at home
- The main wedding meal
For outdoor photos, Linbrook Lake is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away