Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Bishopstoke
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bishopstoke? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas family parties
- December open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
Planning an event in Bishopstoke?
About our Christmas hog roast in Bishopstoke
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and christmas fairs.
At a festive party in Bishopstoke, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Planning a Christmas party in Bishopstoke
Bishopstoke is about 1 mile east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bishopstoke? We cover the whole area. Bishopstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. If a church like St Paul's is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bishopstoke, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO50 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Guest Road, Manor Road and Sayers Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Eastleigh (1 mile west), Crowdhill (1 mile north-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile north), Highbridge (2 miles north) and Fisher's Pond (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.1 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Bishopstoke includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The King's School Senior (1.1 miles south-east) and Wyvern Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
Where the roaster can go in Bishopstoke
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bishopstoke
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. A lunchtime Christmas party in Bishopstoke is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bishopstoke, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Bishopstoke questions
How far is Bishopstoke from London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Could you cook in Lakeside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Towns and villages near Bishopstoke
Also in Bishopstoke
For event organisers in Bishopstoke
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Bishopstoke
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bishopstoke:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas family parties
- Society Christmas socials
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Stoke Park Junior School, hot rolls go down well.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Roast turkey can be added.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards