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Christmas Party Catering in Bassett Green, Southampton
Christmas hog roast in Bassett Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast in Bassett Green
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Add dietary questions to the invite
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Bassett Green
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. We’re often asked to cater christmas family parties and december open days, with roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Around Bassett Green, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Bassett Green
Other occasions in Bassett Green
Festive bookings around Bassett Green
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bassett Green? We cover the whole area. Bassett Green is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. The M27 make Bassett Green easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bassett Green, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16, SO17 and SO18, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the M27, Bassett Green is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bassett Green include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bassett Green include Cantell School (under half a mile west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Brook pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Bassett Green?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Bassett Green: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Bassett Green close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
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. Sunset in Bassett Green in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Events we cater in Bassett Green
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Bassett Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like Bassett Green Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or SO16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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