Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Drayton, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Drayton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas hog roast for Drayton
About our Christmas hog roast in Drayton
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so contact us as soon as you know your date. For between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and club and society Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Drayton, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Christmas catering near Drayton
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Drayton? We can help. Drayton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Drayton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside Drayton, we cover West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Drayton comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
Name someone to meet us.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Occasions we serve in Drayton
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
People around Drayton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- New Year parties
Train travellers will want to know that Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
Where the roaster can go in Drayton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Other occasions in Drayton
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Travel to Drayton
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Drayton
Which station is closest to Drayton?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is typically fine with the venue’s agreement.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards