Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Keyhaven
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Keyhaven? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
- Staff Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Keyhaven
Christmas hog roast in Keyhaven, slow-roasted on site
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. We’re often asked to cater office Christmas parties and society Christmas socials, serving hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
For a Christmas party near Keyhaven, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Keyhaven
What else we do in Keyhaven
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A lit route to the food
- Vehicle access close by
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Keyhaven
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
Festive bookings around Keyhaven
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties across Keyhaven and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 3 miles north-east. A winter fair at a school like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Keyhaven; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Keyhaven, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Schools near Keyhaven include Priestlands School (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Gun Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Keyhaven
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Keyhaven?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What happens if it’s dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Events we cater in Keyhaven
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
In Keyhaven and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Winter open days
- Year-end thank-yous
If a church like Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Sunset in Keyhaven in late December is about 4:05pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away