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Christmas Party Catering in Bighton, Hampshire
Christmas hog roast in Bighton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
Planning an event in Bighton?
Questions from Bighton
Is Bighton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Bighton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Bighton
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. Whether it’s club and society Christmas parties and work Christmas parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, roast turkey and roast potatoes and more.
Near Bighton, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Bighton?
It makes a work party feel generous.
In Bighton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How the day works
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. In December, it’s dark in Bighton by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Bighton: local tips
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Bighton and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Bighton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Perins School, suit a hog roast.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Bighton include Red Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Three Horseshoes Public House (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Label alternatives clearly
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name someone to meet us.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Bighton
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away