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Christmas Hog Roast in Horndean
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Horndean? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
- Society Christmas socials
Slow-roasted pork in Horndean
Christmas hog roast in Horndean, slow-roasted on site
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Horndean suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We’re frequently asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and christmas fairs, serving crackling, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls.
For a festive get-together in Horndean, hot pork and turkey make a change from the usual. Keep the cooking spot close and well lit. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Horndean in December: what to know
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Horndean is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Rowlands Castle station is about 2.6 miles away. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Saint Wilfrid's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Horndean is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the PO8 and PO7 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. From London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Horndean sits on or near the A3 and A3(M), so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. For Christmas parties just outside Horndean, we cover Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Horndean has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Horndean includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Horndean?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Horndean, such as:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Horndean Technology College, hot rolls go down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Horndean
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
For event organisers in Horndean
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
Common questions in Horndean
Is Horndean close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is lighting needed?
It gets dark early, so we’ll sort lighting together.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Horndean comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Horndean
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Horndean
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards