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Christmas Hog Roast in Eastleigh
Christmas hog roast in Eastleigh: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Eastleigh
Christmas hog roast in Eastleigh, carved to order
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Eastleigh, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For society Christmas socials and christmas family parties, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and roast turkey and more.
In a town like Eastleigh, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. We need a lit outdoor spot. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Eastleigh
Which station is closest to Eastleigh?
Eastleigh has its own station: Eastleigh station.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you need lighting?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we’ll sort lighting together.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Occasions we serve in Eastleigh
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Eastleigh, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Sports club Christmas do’s
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Norwood Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Where the roaster can go in Eastleigh
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Eastleigh
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Also near Eastleigh
What else we do in Eastleigh
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Eastleigh
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Eastleigh for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Eastleigh is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater.
Train travellers will want to know that Eastleigh has its own station, Eastleigh station. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Resurrection can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Eastleigh, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cater Christmas parties across the SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 postcode area. Local streets include Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Eastleigh include the A335 and B3033, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Eastleigh has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). Within reach you will find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (less than half a mile north-west)
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. A lunchtime Christmas party in Eastleigh is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Eastleigh, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Label alternatives clearly
Name someone to meet us.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards