Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Charlwood, Hampshire
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 Charlwood.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Book a hog roast in Charlwood
Christmas hog roast in Charlwood, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. On the menu are hog roast rolls, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for end-of-year team celebrations and office Christmas parties.
In winter near Charlwood, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Charlwood?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Hosts in Charlwood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
If a church like Monkwood Mission Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Light by the serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, it’s dark in Charlwood by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
FAQs for Charlwood
Is Charlwood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Christmas parties in Charlwood: local tips
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties across Charlwood and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Charlwood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO24, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
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Other occasions in Charlwood
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away