Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Lane End, Hampshire
Christmas hog roast in Lane End: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festive open evenings
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast for Lane End
How our Christmas hog roast works in Lane End
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater year-end thank-yous and winter fairs and markets.
In winter near Lane End, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Lane End
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re 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.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A lit route to the food
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lane End
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
Events we cater in Lane End
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lane End and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Year-end thank-yous
- December open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
- New Year parties
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Why choose a hog roast in Lane End?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Lane End questions
Is Lane End too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Lane End close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In Lane End, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Lane End: local tips
Lane End is about 5 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Lane End. Lane End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For Christmas parties in SO21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Lane End, we also cover Baybridge (2 miles south-west), Owslebury Bottom (3 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles north-west), Owslebury (3 miles south-west) and Morestead (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (12 miles south-east) and Totton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (4.9 miles north-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
For event organisers in Lane End
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Lane End
What else we do in Lane End
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards