Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Abshot
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Abshot and the surrounding area.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
Planning an event in Abshot?
Christmas catering near Abshot
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Abshot, whatever the venue. Abshot is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Abshot to Southampton (7 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Locks Heath Infant School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of PO14 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Abshot include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
How our Christmas hog roast works in Abshot
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Abshot. We are frequently asked to cater festive family get-togethers and christmas lights switch-ons, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Abshot, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Occasions we serve in Abshot
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Abshot, including:
- Winter open days
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
A Christmas fair at St John is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Sunset in Abshot in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Towns and villages near Abshot
What else we do in Abshot
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Parking near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Abshot
Is Abshot close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. 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 book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Roast turkey can be added.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Abshot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away