Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hamble-le-Rice and the surrounding area.
- Christmas markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
- December open days
Planning an event in Hamble-le-Rice?
Christmas hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice, carved to order
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. For new Year parties and winter fairs and markets, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
For a Christmas get-together near Hamble-le-Rice, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Hamble-le-Rice in December: what to know
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Hamble-le-Rice, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Hamble-le-Rice is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Hamble-le-Rice is on or near the B3397, so we can reach it easily in winter. For colleagues travelling by train, Hamble station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Hamble-le-Rice is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about a mile of Hamble-le-Rice, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cater Christmas parties across the SO31 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the B3397, Hamble-le-Rice is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Ye Old White Harte Public House (under half a mile east)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Hamble-le-Rice
What else we do in Hamble-le-Rice
Occasions we serve in Hamble-le-Rice
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hamble-le-Rice:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hamble Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Questions from Hamble-le-Rice
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 follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Hamble Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Hamble-le-Rice
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
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, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
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.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In December, it’s dark in Hamble-le-Rice by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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