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Christmas Hog Roast for Clayhall
Christmas hog roast in Clayhall: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
A hog roast near Clayhall
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Clayhall
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas markets and christmas family parties, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling.
For a Christmas get-together near Clayhall, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Clayhall?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Hosts in Clayhall book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Where the roaster can go in Clayhall
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Clayhall comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add dietary questions to the invite
Name someone to meet us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Clayhall
How far is Clayhall from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Christmas catering near Clayhall
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Clayhall, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Clayhall is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Francis can book a hog roast stall. A winter fair at a school like Haselworth Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The coast is within about 2 miles of Clayhall, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the PO12 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Clayhall includes West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (1.2 miles north) and Bay House School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.7 miles east)
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Clayhall
More for events in Clayhall
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards