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Christmas Party Catering in Netley Marsh, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Netley Marsh and the surrounding area.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Planning an event in Netley Marsh?
Christmas hog roast in Netley Marsh, slow-roasted on site
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. For new Year parties and christmas fairs, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Netley Marsh, we need firm ground and light. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Netley Marsh hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Netley Marsh
What’s the nearest station to Netley Marsh?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Netley Marsh?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Christmas parties in Netley Marsh: local tips
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. Christmas parties in Netley Marsh are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Netley Marsh to Southampton (6 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Matthew can book a hog roast stall. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Netley Marsh; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 6 miles of Netley Marsh, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the SO40 postcode area. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Netley Marsh, we cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
A little further out are National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Netley Marsh include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Netley Marsh include Hounsdown School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Label alternatives clearly
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
What affects the price in Netley Marsh
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By about 4:00pm in late December, Netley Marsh is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Parking near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Netley Marsh
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Netley Marsh
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Here’s what people in Netley Marsh most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
More for events in Netley Marsh
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards