Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Hound
Christmas hog roast in Hound: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas family parties
Planning an event in Hound?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Hound
Festive events of all kinds around Hound suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. Typical bookings include winter fairs and markets and december open days, serving apple sauce, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Hound, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A short route for our equipment
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. By about 4:00pm in late December, Hound is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hound, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Hound
How far is Hound from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hound?
Netley station, in Hound itself.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Occasions we serve in Hound
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hound and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Late-night shopping events
- Year-end thank-yous
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
A winter fair at a school like The Hamble School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
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.
Christmas catering near Hound
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Christmas parties in Hound are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Hound is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
If people are coming by rail, Hound has its own station, Netley station. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Hound is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO31, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Hound include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Netley Abbey Infant School (0.7 miles north-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include Prince Consort Public House (0.7 miles west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Towns and villages near Hound
What else we do in Hound
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away