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Christmas Hog Roast in Bursledon
Christmas hog roast in Bursledon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Bursledon?
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Christmas hog roast in Bursledon, carved to order
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. For winter fairs and markets and family Christmas gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
At a festive party in Bursledon, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By about 4:00pm in late December, Bursledon is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bursledon, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Bursledon
Is Bursledon close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast near the sea around Bursledon?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
A hog roast compared with other options
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Bursledon hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Christmas catering near Bursledon
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Bursledon, whatever the venue. Bursledon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
A winter fair at a school like Bursledon Church of England Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Paul’s Church can book a hog roast stall. Bursledon is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, Station Road and School Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Bursledon we cover include Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (1.1 miles south-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count who does not eat pork
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
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Other occasions in Bursledon
Perfect for your Christmas party in Bursledon
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bursledon and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Winter open days
- Office Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, Bursledon station, about 0.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away