Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hightown
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Hightown and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Hightown
Christmas hog roast in Hightown, carved to order
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Hightown. Whether it’s between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and christmas fairs, we can cook halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Hightown, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Hightown
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Hightown, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-term celebrations
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ringwood Junior School, suit a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order for a festive feel.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Questions from Hightown
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Hightown too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Is lighting needed?
It gets dark early, so we will sort lighting together.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Hightown in December: what to know
Hightown is in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Hightown, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St John the Baptist can book a hog roast stall. Hightown is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the BH24 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Ashley Close, Forestlake Avenue and Holmwood Garth or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Crow (1 mile south), Poulner (1 mile north), Ringwood (1 mile north-west), Upper Kingston (1 mile south-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hightown includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Elm Tree Inn (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Hightown
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Towns and villages near Hightown
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The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. With sunset at about 4:05pm in December, most Christmas parties in Hightown are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Label alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Name someone to meet us.
Roast turkey can be added.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away