Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hillstreet
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Hillstreet and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast in Hillstreet
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Hillstreet
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Hillstreet: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Typical bookings include christmas lights switch-ons and december open days, with crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Near Hillstreet, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Also near Hillstreet
What else we do in Hillstreet
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Christmas parties in Hillstreet are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Hillstreet
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hillstreet:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family get-togethers
For colleagues travelling by train, Totton station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hillstreet
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hillstreet?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Do you cover Hillstreet?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Planning a Christmas party in Hillstreet
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hillstreet? We cover the whole area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Hillstreet to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Anne's can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Calmore Junior School, suit a hog roast. Hillstreet is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in SO40, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillstreet includes Testwood Lakes.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away