Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Elson
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Elson? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Christmas fairs
- Late-night shopping events
- Year-end thank-yous
A hog roast near Elson
Christmas hog roast in Elson, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Whether it is end-of-year team celebrations and christmas lights switch-ons, we can cook roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In Elson, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Christmas catering near Elson
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties across Elson and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
With the A32 nearby, December journeys to Elson are straightforward. A Christmas fair at Church of St Thomas is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The coast is within about 4 miles of Elson, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12 and PO13, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A32 close by, Elson is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Elson includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Brune Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Vincent College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By about 4:00pm in late December, Elson is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Elson, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Elson
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Elson
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Elson
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Hosts in Elson book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
Common questions in Elson
Which station is closest to Elson?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Elson?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Also near Elson
Other occasions in Elson
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, served alongside the pork and crackling.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away