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Christmas Hog Roast in Holbury
Christmas hog roast in Holbury: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Holbury
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Christmas parties in Holbury 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.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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About our Christmas hog roast in Holbury
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Holbury, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We serve apple sauce, crackling and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for club and society Christmas parties and office Christmas parties.
In Holbury, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Common questions in Holbury
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Holbury?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Holbury?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
In Holbury and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
If a church like The Good Shepherd is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why choose a hog roast in Holbury?
Compared with a 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 book our hog roast in Holbury
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Holbury: local tips
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Hosts in Holbury book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Holbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Holbury to Southampton (6 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Netley station is about 3.8 miles away. A winter fair at a school like Cadland Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Holbury is within about 4 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, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO45, we can roast on site for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who does not eat pork
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Roast turkey can be added.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away