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Christmas Party Catering in Highbridge, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Highbridge and the surrounding area.
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs
Book a hog roast in Highbridge
Christmas hog roast in Highbridge, slow-roasted on site
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Highbridge, from small teams to big crowds. Whether it is end-of-year team celebrations and sports club Christmas do’s, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling and more.
For a Christmas party near Highbridge, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A lit route to the food
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Why choose a hog roast in Highbridge?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Highbridge in December: what to know
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Highbridge? We can help. Highbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Highbridge to Southampton (6 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 1.7 miles south-west. If a church like St Mary's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We cater Christmas parties across SO50 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wardle Road and Highbridge Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Highbridge we cover include Lord's Wood (1 mile south-east), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Allbrook (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Hedge End (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Highbridge include Thornden School (1.3 miles west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles west)
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What else we do in Highbridge
Perfect for your Christmas party in Highbridge
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Highbridge, such as:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Winter open days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Colden Common Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Highbridge comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What affects the price in Highbridge
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Common questions in Highbridge
Which station is closest to Highbridge?
Eastleigh station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Highbridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What happens if it is dark?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Do you come to Highbridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Highbridge and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away