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Christmas Hog Roast for North Hayling
Christmas hog roast in North Hayling: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near North Hayling
How our Christmas hog roast works in North Hayling
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so contact us as soon as you know your date. For winter fairs and markets and christmas family parties, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
In winter near North Hayling, we need firm ground and light. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Perfect for your Christmas party in North Hayling
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near North Hayling, including:
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Hayling College, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in North Hayling
Do you come out to small places like North Hayling?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around North Hayling?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
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.
Places near North Hayling
Also in North Hayling
Where the roaster can go in North Hayling
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, it’s dark in North Hayling by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Christmas parties in North Hayling: local tips
North Hayling is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in North Hayling and the surrounding area. North Hayling is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from North Hayling to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Warblington station, about 2.1 miles north. A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The coast is within about 4 miles of North Hayling, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the PO11 postcode area. From Church Lane, St Peter's Road and St Peter's Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to North Hayling we cover include Northney (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile west), Warblington (1 mile north) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hayling Billy.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
China crockery is available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away