Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Chandler's Ford
Christmas hog roast in Chandler's Ford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
Christmas hog roast for Chandler's Ford
How our Christmas hog roast works in Chandler's Ford
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. For between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and club and society Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey.
For a festive get-together in Chandler's Ford, hot pork and turkey make a change from the usual. Plan lighting and a short route from the roaster to the party. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Chandler's Ford in December: what to know
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chandler's Ford. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
Train travellers will want to know that there is a station right in Chandler's Ford: Chandlers Ford station. Chandler's Ford is on or near the B3043, so we can reach it easily in winter. The coast is within about 6 miles of Chandler's Ford, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO53, SO51 and SO52. Streets in the area include Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find Chandler's Ford on the B3043, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Toynbee School (0.8 miles south-east) and Thornden School (1.2 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Chandler's Ford
Rolls suit a mingling party.
In Chandler's Ford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Chandler's Ford Infant School, hot rolls go down well.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
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Where the roaster can go in Chandler's Ford
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Parking near the cooking area
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
What affects the price in Chandler's Ford
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Chandler's Ford. Sunset in Chandler's Ford in late December is 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 set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Chandler's Ford: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Chandler's Ford?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Chandler's Ford?
Chandler's Ford has its own station: Chandlers Ford station.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away