Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Otterbourne
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Otterbourne? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Book a hog roast in Otterbourne
Christmas hog roast in Otterbourne, carved to order
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Otterbourne, from small teams to big crowds. Whether it’s late-night shopping events and christmas fairs, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Otterbourne, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Otterbourne
What else we do in Otterbourne
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Christmas catering near Otterbourne
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Otterbourne? We can help. Otterbourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Otterbourne to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Matthew is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Train travellers will want to know that Shawford station is about 1.1 miles away.
We cater Christmas parties across the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Otterbourne we cover include South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near Otterbourne include Thornden School (1.3 miles south-west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Otterbourne?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Hosts in Otterbourne book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas lights switch-ons
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Otterbourne Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Otterbourne, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Otterbourne, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Otterbourne
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A short route for our equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Otterbourne
Do you come out to small places like Otterbourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Otterbourne from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards