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Christmas Hog Roast in Durrants
Christmas hog roast in Durrants: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast for Durrants
Why choose a hog roast in Durrants?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and the cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Durrants, slow-roasted on site
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. For sports club Christmas do’s and office Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and roast turkey and more.
In a small place like Durrants, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. A lunchtime Christmas party in Durrants is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Durrants
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Durrants too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A lit route to the food
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Durrants in December: what to know
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Durrants, from gardens to fields. Durrants is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Durrants to Southampton (19 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Havant Academy, hot rolls go down well. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Durrants; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the PO9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Durrants include Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
- Nearby schools include Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Robin Hood Inn (0.8 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy, with roast potatoes on the side.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Durrants?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Here’s what people in Durrants most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Society Christmas socials
- Late-night shopping events
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as St John the Baptist can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Roast turkey can be added.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away