Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Linwood
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Linwood and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast for Linwood
FAQs for Linwood
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Linwood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
When should we book our Christmas party?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Christmas hog roast in Linwood, carved to order
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Linwood. Whether it is sports club Christmas do’s and christmas family parties, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and roast turkey.
In a small place like Linwood, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. With sunset at about 4:05pm in December, most Christmas parties in Linwood are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Linwood?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Linwood, such as:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
- December open days
- Office Christmas parties
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
China crockery is available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Linwood
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Nearby places to Linwood
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Planning a Christmas party in Linwood
Linwood is in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Linwood. Linwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Linwood; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the BH24 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Linwood, we also cover South Gorley (2 miles west), Mockbeggar (2 miles west), Highwood (2 miles south-west), Rockford (2 miles south-west) and Hangersley (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south) and Ringwood (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Linwood includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away