Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Awbridge, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Awbridge and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Planning an event in Awbridge?
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About our Christmas hog roast in Awbridge
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We serve roast potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for winter fairs and markets and sports club Christmas do’s.
In winter near Awbridge, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What affects the price in Awbridge
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Awbridge?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Awbridge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- December open days
- End-of-term celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count who does not eat pork
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
China crockery is available on request.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Vehicle access close by
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Awbridge
Which station is closest to Awbridge?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Awbridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
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.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Nearby places to Awbridge
Also in Awbridge
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-December sunset in Awbridge comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Awbridge in December: what to know
Awbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Awbridge is well within our area for Christmas parties. Awbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Awbridge to Southampton (9 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Awbridge Primary School, suit a hog roast. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
Anywhere in SO51, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Romsey Road, Spring Field and Danes Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Carter's Clay (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile north-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north), Timsbury (2 miles north-east) and Mottisfont (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Awbridge include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1 mile south-east) and Embley (1.9 miles south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away