Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Criddlestyle
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Criddlestyle and across Hampshire.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Criddlestyle
Christmas hog roast in Criddlestyle, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Criddlestyle suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For end-of-year team celebrations and staff Christmas do’s, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and roast potatoes and more.
In a small place like Criddlestyle, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Where the roaster can go in Criddlestyle
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for our equipment
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
More for events in Criddlestyle
Common questions in Criddlestyle
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Criddlestyle?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Criddlestyle in December: what to know
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Criddlestyle, whatever the venue. Criddlestyle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Criddlestyle to Southampton (16 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form, suit a hog roast. Criddlestyle is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Criddlestyle include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
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 in Criddlestyle. With sunset at about 4:05pm in December, most Christmas parties in Criddlestyle are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Criddlestyle
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Criddlestyle
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Criddlestyle. Typical bookings include:
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If a church like St Giles is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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