Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Furzey Lodge
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Furzey Lodge and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas hog roast for Furzey Lodge
Christmas hog roast in Furzey Lodge, slow-roasted on site
For a work Christmas party in Furzey Lodge, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We’re often asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and winter open days, serving roast turkey, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Near Furzey Lodge, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Christmas parties in Furzey Lodge: local tips
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Furzey Lodge is well within our area for Christmas parties. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Beaulieu Village Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The New Forest National Park is within about 2 miles of Furzey Lodge, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 6 miles of Furzey Lodge, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cater Christmas parties across the SO42 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Furzey Lodge?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
However big or small the event in Furzey Lodge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Beaulieu Road station is about 2.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Parking near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Furzey Lodge
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Furzey Lodge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Furzey Lodge
What else we do in Furzey Lodge
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Furzey Lodge comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards