Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Forestside
Christmas hog roast in Forestside: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Christmas hog roast in Forestside
Christmas hog roast in Forestside, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Forestside. For office Christmas parties and society Christmas socials, we can cook crackling, roast turkey and roast potatoes and more.
In winter near Forestside, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Forestside
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Forestside, including:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
Forestside questions
Is Forestside close to London?
About 54 miles from central London.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you come to Forestside?
Yes, Forestside is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
Places near Forestside
Other occasions in Forestside
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Light by the serving table
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning a Christmas party in Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Forestside for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Forestside is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Forestside to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Christ Church or Christ Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Forestside 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.
For Christmas parties in PO9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Lodge Lane and Forestside or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Forestside we cover include West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forestside include Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. A lunchtime Christmas party in Forestside is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Forestside?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Forestside hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away