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Christmas Hog Roast in Broadgate
Christmas hog roast in Broadgate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Broadgate
Christmas hog roast in Broadgate, slow-roasted on site
For a work Christmas party in Broadgate, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it’s between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and december open days, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Broadgate, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Label alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Broadgate
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
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 we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Festive bookings around Broadgate
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Broadgate, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Broadgate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Broadgate to Southampton (6 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 1.8 miles south-east. A winter fair at a school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Anywhere in SO51, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Nearby places to Broadgate
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The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. A lunchtime Christmas party in Broadgate is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Vehicle access close by
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Broadgate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Who books Christmas hog roast in Broadgate?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
People around Broadgate book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Office Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mark draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, with the pork and crackling too.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Broadgate
Which station is closest to Broadgate?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Broadgate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards