Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hillhead
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Hillhead.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast for Hillhead
Christmas hog roast in Hillhead, carved to order
For a work Christmas party in Hillhead, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and late-night shopping events, with roast turkey, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes.
In a small place like Hillhead, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Hillhead, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO45 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Vehicle access close by
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Light by the serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Christmas catering near Hillhead
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hillhead. Hillhead is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hillhead to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Hamble station, about 4.3 miles north, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Hillhead, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in SO45, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Hillhead we cover include Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved to order.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Why choose a hog roast in Hillhead?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Hillhead hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Hillhead
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Hillhead?
Hamble station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hillhead?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
However big or small the event in Hillhead, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
A Christmas fair at St George is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
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Other occasions in Hillhead
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Hillhead
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away