Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Ibsley
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ibsley.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast for Ibsley
Christmas hog roast in Ibsley, carved to order
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. Whether it is christmas lights switch-ons and club and society Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your guests.
In winter near Ibsley, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ibsley
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ibsley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Occasions we serve in Ibsley
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ibsley:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Year-end thank-yous
A Christmas fair at Church of St Martins is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BH24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In December, it is dark in Ibsley by about 4:05pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Ibsley
More for events in Ibsley
Planning a Christmas party in Ibsley
Ibsley is in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Ibsley for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Ibsley; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in BH24, we can roast on site for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Ibsley we cover include Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (within half a mile west)
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Parking near the cooking area
- Light by the serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away