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Christmas Hog Roast for Colbury
Christmas hog roast in Colbury: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in Colbury
What affects the price in Colbury
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Colbury, carved to order
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for club and society Christmas parties and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
Near Colbury, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Colbury comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Christmas parties in Colbury: local tips
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Colbury, whatever the venue. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Foxhills Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Colbury, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 5 miles of Colbury, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in SO40, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Colbury include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- 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 will advise.
On the menu in Colbury
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
Questions from Colbury
Which station is closest to Colbury?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Colbury too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
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.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Colbury
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Colbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Late-night shopping events
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as Colbury Christ Church can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away