Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Abbotswood, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Abbotswood.
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Book a hog roast in Abbotswood
Christmas hog roast in Abbotswood, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for winter open days and sports club Christmas do’s.
For a Christmas party near Abbotswood, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Label alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Roast turkey can be added.
Christmas parties in Abbotswood: local tips
Abbotswood is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Hosts in Abbotswood book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Abbotswood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Cupernham Infant School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at St Swithun's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Cupernham Lane, Treviglio Close and Battenberg Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Abbotswood we cover include Belbins (1 mile north-west), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile east), Gosport (2 miles east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (1.1 miles south) and King Johns House (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west) and The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dog & Crook pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.1 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Abbotswood
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Abbotswood
Is Abbotswood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Abbotswood?
Romsey station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
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Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Abbotswood, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Abbotswood
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Abbotswood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
- December open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If people are coming by rail, Romsey station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, served alongside the pork and crackling.
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards