Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Braishfield, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Braishfield and across Hampshire.
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
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How our Christmas hog roast works in Braishfield
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and sports club Christmas do’s.
Near Braishfield, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Christmas parties in Braishfield are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Indoor space for eating
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
What affects the price in Braishfield
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Festive bookings around Braishfield
Braishfield is about 2 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Braishfield is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Braishfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Romsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SO51, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Braishfield Road, Common Hill Road and Newport Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Belbins (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Crampmoor (1 mile south) and Gosport (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find King Johns House (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Braishfield include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Romsey School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile south)
Braishfield: your questions answered
Is Braishfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Braishfield close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Braishfield?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Here’s what people in Braishfield most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-year team celebrations
A winter fair at a school like Braishfield Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away