Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Ashton
Plenty of choice: 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 Christmas party in Ashton.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Ashton
Christmas hog roast in Ashton, slow-roasted on site
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Ashton: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. For winter fairs and markets and family Christmas gatherings, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and roast potatoes and more.
In winter near Ashton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ashton
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
People around Ashton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
- December open days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bishops Waltham Infant School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
For event organisers in Ashton
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Ashton, 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.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Common questions in Ashton
Do you come out to small places like Ashton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ashton from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens if it’s dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Towns and villages near Ashton
More for events in Ashton
Christmas parties in Ashton: local tips
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Ashton for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Ashton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ashton to Southampton (8 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. If a church like Church of St Peter is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
For Christmas parties in SO32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Ashton, we also cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards