Southampton · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Hillyfields
Christmas hog roast in Hillyfields: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
Planning an event in Hillyfields?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Hillyfields
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, crackling and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas do’s and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas get-together near Hillyfields, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Light by the serving table
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hillyfields
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planners, venues and businesses
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’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Other occasions in Hillyfields
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Christmas parties in Hillyfields are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Hillyfields
What’s the nearest station to Hillyfields?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
What affects the price in Hillyfields
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Festive bookings around Hillyfields
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hillyfields and the surrounding area. Hillyfields is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Redbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as All Saints can book a hog roast stall. Hillyfields is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in SO16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Hillyfields on the M271, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Hillyfields, we also cover Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hillyfields include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away