Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Old Netley, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Old Netley.
- December open days
- Winter fairs and markets
- Late-night shopping events
Book a hog roast in Old Netley
Christmas hog roast in Old Netley, slow-roasted on site
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Old Netley suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and office Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and roast turkey and more.
For a Christmas party near Old Netley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access close by
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Who books Christmas hog roast in Old Netley?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
However big or small the event in Old Netley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bursledon Church of England Infant School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Other occasions in Old Netley
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter 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. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Old Netley are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Old Netley
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Old Netley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Planning a Christmas party in Old Netley
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Hosts in Old Netley book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
A Christmas fair at St Paul’s Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Old Netley; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Netley, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in SO31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Old Netley includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Old Netley include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are 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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards