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Christmas Hog Roast for Blackhill
Christmas hog roast in Blackhill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Blackhill
Christmas parties in Blackhill: local tips
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties across Blackhill and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Blackhill to Southampton (8 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wellow School, hot rolls go down well. Blackhill is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over SO51 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Blackhill include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Blackhill include Embley (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Rockingham Arms (0.8 miles west)
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Blackhill
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. On the menu are apple sauce, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we are frequently booked for christmas fairs and late-night shopping events.
Near Blackhill, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Towns and villages near Blackhill
Also in Blackhill
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
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.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Christmas parties in Blackhill are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Roast turkey can be added.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Blackhill?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Blackhill, such as:
- Festive open evenings
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Indoor space for eating
- Light by the serving table
- Clearance from walls and tents
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Blackhill questions
Which station is closest to Blackhill?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 4 miles away.
Is Blackhill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is normally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away