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Christmas Party Catering in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Christmas hog roast in Northwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- New Year parties
- Christmas family parties
- December open days
Book a hog roast in Northwood
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Northwood comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO31 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast in Northwood, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Typical bookings include lights switch-on evenings and christmas family parties, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
Near Northwood, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours.
- Location
- Northwood (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Northwood hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Northwood: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Northwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you cover Northwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Northwood and the Isle of Wight. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy, with roast potatoes on the side.
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 that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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.
Christmas catering near Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Northwood and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Northwood is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Northwood Primary School, hot rolls go down well. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the PO31 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Northwood, we also cover Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your Christmas party.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northwood include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
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Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Northwood?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Northwood. Typical bookings include:
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as All Saints' Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards