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Christmas Hog Roast for Bishop's Waltham
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bishop's Waltham.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Bishop's Waltham
Christmas hog roast in Bishop's Waltham, carved to order
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Bishop's Waltham, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For club and society Christmas parties and end-of-year team celebrations, we can cook roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a Christmas get-together near Bishop's Waltham, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Roast turkey can be added.
For event organisers in Bishop's Waltham
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Sunset in Bishop's Waltham 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.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Bishop's Waltham questions
Which station is closest to Bishop's Waltham?
Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Bishop's Waltham from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Can you cater in Bishop's Waltham?
Yes, Bishop's Waltham is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Festive bookings around Bishop's Waltham
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cover Christmas parties in Bishop's Waltham, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Bishop's Waltham to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. A winter fair at a school like Bishop's Waltham Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SO32 postcode area. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Bishop's Waltham on the B2177 and B3035, which makes the journey straightforward. For Christmas parties just outside Bishop's Waltham, we cover Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Hotel (under half a mile south)
A hog roast compared with other options
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Bishop's Waltham
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
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Occasions we serve in Bishop's Waltham
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bishop's Waltham:
- Christmas markets
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Where the roaster can go in Bishop's Waltham
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Light by the serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Bishop's Waltham
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards