Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in New Milton, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in New Milton.
- Christmas fairs
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
Planning an event in New Milton?
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Christmas hog roast in New Milton, slow-roasted on site
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in New Milton suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Popular choices include roast potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for late-night shopping events and family Christmas gatherings.
At a festive party in New Milton, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Events we cater in New Milton
Rolls suit a mingling party.
In New Milton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Arnewood School, hot rolls go down well.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
New Milton in December: what to know
New Milton is in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to New Milton for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, New Milton station is in New Milton itself. Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of St Magdalene can book a hog roast stall. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of New Milton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 5 miles of New Milton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Here we cover the BH25 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Worthy Road and Whitefield Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A337 and B3055 close by, New Milton is easy for us to reach. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Ashley (1 mile north-east), Barton on Sea (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile north), Ossemsley (2 miles north) and Hordle (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near New Milton include New Milton Junior School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Centre pub (0.5 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Count who does not eat pork
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Give us a contact for the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
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Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re 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.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Travel to New Milton
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
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’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
New Milton questions
What’s the nearest station to New Milton?
New Milton station, in New Milton itself.
Can you roast near the sea around New Milton?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Why choose a hog roast in New Milton?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In New Milton, December daylight ends around 4:05pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards