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Christmas Party Catering in Lee, Hampshire
Christmas hog roast in Lee: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- December open days
Book a hog roast in Lee
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Lee comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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How our Christmas hog roast works in Lee
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. For year-end thank-yous and family Christmas gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, hog roast rolls and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Lee, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Lee: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Lee?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Lee?
Romsey station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
China crockery is available on request.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Lee?
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lee, including:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive family get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
Also in Lee
Christmas catering near Lee
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Christmas parties in Lee, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, suit a hog roast. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Boniface draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Lee, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO51, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Lee, we cover Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles north-east) and Hedge End (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and King Johns House (2.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (1.5 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Lee
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Lee
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away