Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Hardley
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Hardley and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Hardley
About our Christmas hog roast in Hardley
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Hardley, from small teams to big crowds. We are often asked to cater festive open evenings and office Christmas parties, serving apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Hardley, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hardley?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
However big or small the event in Hardley, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas family parties
If a church like St Anne is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
Christmas parties in Hardley: local tips
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Hardley for Christmas parties. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Netley station, about 3.3 miles north-east. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like The New Forest Academy, hot rolls go down well. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hardley; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Hardley we cover include Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Hardley includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Manor Church of England Infant School (under half a mile south)
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A hog roast compared with other options
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Hardley
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add dietary questions to the invite
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What affects the price in Hardley
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hardley
Other occasions in Hardley
Where the roaster can go in Hardley
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. A lunchtime Christmas party in Hardley is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Hardley
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Hardley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards