Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Lower Slackstead, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Lower Slackstead and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- New Year parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
Christmas hog roast in Lower Slackstead
Christmas hog roast in Lower Slackstead, slow-roasted on site
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. For festive open evenings and christmas markets, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Lower Slackstead, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
What else we do in Lower Slackstead
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Sunset in Lower Slackstead in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in Lower Slackstead
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
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.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Lower Slackstead
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lower Slackstead:
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas family parties
If people are coming by rail, Romsey station is about 3.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Where the roaster can go in Lower Slackstead
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
Common questions in Lower Slackstead
Is Lower Slackstead close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Slackstead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
When should we book our Christmas party?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens if it is dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
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. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Christmas catering near Lower Slackstead
Lower Slackstead is about 3 miles north-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lower Slackstead and the surrounding area. Lower Slackstead is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Knapp (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile west), Ampfield (1 mile south), Gosport (2 miles south) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Slackstead includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away