Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Funtley, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Funtley and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Book a hog roast in Funtley
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Funtley
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We serve crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for society Christmas socials and christmas markets.
In winter near Funtley, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Funtley
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Funtley
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Funtley:
- Christmas markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter open days
- Office Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Orchard Lea Infant School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
Also near Funtley
Also in Funtley
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where the roaster can go in Funtley
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Light by the serving table
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Sunset in Funtley in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- 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
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Christmas catering near Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Christmas parties in Funtley are part of our patch. Funtley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Francis is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Funtley, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Christmas parties anywhere in PO15, PO17 and PO16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (under half a mile east)
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Funtley
Is Funtley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards