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Christmas Hog Roast in Ashley Heath
Christmas hog roast in Ashley Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter open days
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Planning an event in Ashley Heath?
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Ashley Heath
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Whether it’s club and society Christmas parties and work Christmas parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast turkey for your guests.
Around Ashley Heath, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Christmas parties in Ashley Heath are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:05pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Ashley Heath: local tips
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Ashley Heath, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashley Heath to Southampton (20 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School, suit a hog roast. Ashley Heath is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. Streets in the area include Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashley Heath include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles east) and Ringwood School (2.5 miles east)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ashley Heath?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Ashley Heath. Typical bookings include:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
If a church like All Saints is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Ashley Heath
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ashley Heath
Can you do a hog roast in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away