Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Lymington, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lymington and across Hampshire.
- New Year parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Lymington
Christmas catering near Lymington
Lymington is in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Lymington, whatever the venue. Lymington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lymington to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lymington Junior School, suit a hog roast. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 0.6 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Lymington; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about a mile of Lymington, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the SO41 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, The Square and Priestlands Place; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Lymington is on the A337 and B3054, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. For Christmas parties just outside Lymington, we cover Pennington (1 mile south-west), Walhampton (1 mile east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile north) and Boldre (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.9 miles north) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (less than half a mile south-west) and Southlands School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include Thomas Tripp pub (within half a mile north)
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Lymington
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Lymington suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it is cold outside. For end-of-year team celebrations and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook crackling, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In a town like Lymington, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. We need a lit outdoor spot. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Light by the serving table
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lymington
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Lymington: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Lymington?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Lymington?
Lymington Town station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you come to Lymington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lymington and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Lymington
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Lymington comes at about 4:05pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Lymington?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Here’s what people in Lymington most often book a hog roast for:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open evenings
- Office Christmas parties
Lymington is on or near the A337 and B3054, so we can reach it easily in winter.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away