Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Knapp
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Knapp and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas hog roast in Knapp
How our Christmas hog roast works in Knapp
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Typical bookings include between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and december open days, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Knapp, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Vehicle access close by
- A lit route to the food
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
More for events in Knapp
Knapp: your questions answered
Is Knapp close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Knapp?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater in Knapp?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Knapp and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Why choose a hog roast in Knapp?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Label alternatives clearly
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Knapp
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- End-of-term celebrations
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mark is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Knapp are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas catering near Knapp
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Knapp for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east. A winter fair at a school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Knapp includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
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.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards