Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Boyatt Wood
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Boyatt Wood.
- December open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
- New Year parties
Christmas hog roast in Boyatt Wood
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Parking near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How our Christmas hog roast works in Boyatt Wood
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and office Christmas parties, serving rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas get-together near Boyatt Wood, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Boyatt Wood
Can you roast near the sea around Boyatt Wood?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Boyatt Wood?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. A lunchtime Christmas party in Boyatt Wood is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Boyatt Wood
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Boyatt Wood in December: what to know
Boyatt Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Boyatt Wood. Boyatt Wood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
If a church like St. Peter's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in SO50 and SO53, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Lawn Road, Arthur Road and Darwin Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Boyatt Wood, we also cover Allbrook (1 mile north), Eastleigh (1 mile south-east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west), Highbridge (1 mile north-east) and Lord's Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (5 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (0.9 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Shakespeare Junior School (within half a mile east) and Thornden School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards