Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Catherington
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Catherington. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Club and society Christmas parties
A hog roast near Catherington
Christmas hog roast in Catherington, carved to order
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. We serve halloumi skewers, roast turkey and crackling, and we’re often booked for winter open days and new Year parties.
Near Catherington, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Catherington
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
In Catherington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
Catherington in December: what to know
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Hosts in Catherington book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Catherington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Catherington Church of England Infant School, suit a hog roast. If a church like Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Catherington; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over PO8 and the streets around it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Catherington includes Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Catherington include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Catherington
What’s the nearest station to Catherington?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Catherington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you come to Catherington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Catherington and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Other occasions in Catherington
Why choose a hog roast in Catherington?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Catherington
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A lit route to the food
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Catherington
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In December, it’s dark in Catherington by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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’re paying for.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards