Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hedge End
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Hedge End. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Club and society Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Hedge End
Hedge End in December: what to know
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Hedge End, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
With the A334 and B3033 nearby, December journeys to Hedge End are straightforward. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 1.2 miles north. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hedge End, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the SO30 and SO31 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Hedge End sits on or near the A334 and B3033, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Thornhill (2 miles west), Harefield (2 miles west), West End (2 miles north-west), Chartwell Green (2 miles north-west) and Sholing (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (under half a mile north) and Wildern School (less than half a mile north)
Christmas hog roast in Hedge End, slow-roasted on site
For a work Christmas party in Hedge End, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it is winter fairs and markets and christmas lights switch-ons, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In a town like Hedge End, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. We need a lit outdoor spot. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We pack up whatever the weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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Where the roaster can go in Hedge End
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Indoor space for eating
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hedge End?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hedge End:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Staff Christmas do’s
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shamblehurst Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Common questions in Hedge End
How far is Hedge End from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Can you roast near the sea around Hedge End?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
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: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By about 4:00pm in late December, Hedge End is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away