Portsmouth · England
Christmas Party Catering in Drayton, Portsmouth
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Drayton and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- December open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Drayton
FAQs for Drayton
Can you roast near the sea around Drayton?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Drayton?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Christmas hog roast in Drayton, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We are frequently asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and christmas markets, serving apple sauce, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas get-together near Drayton, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Drayton (PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Drayton in December: what to know
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Drayton, whatever the venue. We cover 19 places across Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Cosham station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station. Christmas fairs at a church such as Drayton Methodist Church can book a hog roast stall. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over PO6. Local streets include Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Drayton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Drayton include Solent Junior School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
Who books Christmas hog roast in Drayton?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Drayton. Typical bookings include:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Springfield School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What affects the price in Drayton
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Drayton
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Drayton are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Other occasions in Drayton
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards