Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Forton
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Forton and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christmas markets
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Planning an event in Forton?
About our Christmas hog roast in Forton
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Forton, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For christmas family parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
In Forton, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. A lunchtime Christmas party in Forton is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Forton hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Forton
Is Forton close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Forton?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
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 cover Forton?
Yes, Forton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Forton?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Forton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas markets
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
Train travellers will want to know that Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Festive bookings around Forton
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Forton is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Forton to Southampton (14 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St John the Evangelist can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, suit a hog roast. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over PO12 and PO13 and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Forton includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Forton include St Vincent College (within half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Trafalgar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Send the allergen list round before the party
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Places near Forton
Also in Forton
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Vehicle access close by
- Light by the serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away