Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Nob's Crook, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Nob's Crook and the surrounding area.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
Christmas hog roast for Nob's Crook
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Christmas hog roast in Nob's Crook, slow-roasted on site
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Nob's Crook. We are often asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and staff Christmas do’s, with apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Nob's Crook, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Nob's Crook: your questions answered
How far is Nob's Crook from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Nob's Crook too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can the food be served indoors?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Also near Nob's Crook
Other occasions in Nob's Crook
Who books Christmas hog roast in Nob's Crook?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Nob's Crook, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Nob's Crook in December: what to know
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Nob's Crook? We can help. Nob's Crook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Nob's Crook to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles south-west. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Colden Common Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over SO21. Other places close to Nob's Crook we cover include Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near Nob's Crook include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Nob's Crook. A lunchtime Christmas party in Nob's Crook is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- 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 tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards