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Christmas Hog Roast for Cadnam
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Cadnam.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Cadnam
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Cadnam
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Cadnam, from small teams to big crowds. Whether it’s family Christmas gatherings and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
In winter near Cadnam, we need firm ground and light. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
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. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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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)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By about 4:00pm in late December, Cadnam is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- 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.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Cadnam questions
What’s the nearest station to Cadnam?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Can you cater in Cadnam?
Yes, Cadnam is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Christmas catering near Cadnam
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cadnam? We can help. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bartley Church of England Junior School, hot rolls go down well. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Cadnam; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over SO40. Whether your Christmas party is on Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Cadnam we cover include Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards