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Christmas Party Catering in Cowplain, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Cowplain.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast in Cowplain
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Cowplain
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Typical bookings include new Year parties and festive family get-togethers, with roast turkey, halloumi skewers and crackling.
In Cowplain, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Why choose a hog roast in Cowplain?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Cowplain hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Cowplain
Is Cowplain close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Cowplain?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. A lunchtime Christmas party in Cowplain is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Add dietary questions to the invite
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A short route for our equipment
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Cowplain
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Places near Cowplain
What else we do in Cowplain
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Cowplain?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Cowplain. Here are some of the most popular:
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Sports club Christmas do’s
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
Festive bookings around Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We cover Christmas parties in Cowplain, as well as the surrounding area. Cowplain is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Woodcroft Primary gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as The Hart Plain Church can book a hog roast stall.
For Christmas parties in PO8 and PO7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your Christmas party is on Milton Road, King's Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (under half a mile south)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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