Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Owslebury Bottom and across Hampshire.
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast in Owslebury Bottom
Where the roaster can go in Owslebury Bottom
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Parking near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
About our Christmas hog roast in Owslebury Bottom
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Owslebury Bottom: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. For office Christmas parties and winter fairs and markets, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Owslebury Bottom, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Christmas parties in Owslebury Bottom are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Label alternatives clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Towns and villages near Owslebury Bottom
Also in Owslebury Bottom
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Owslebury Bottom?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
In Owslebury Bottom and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Office Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Owslebury Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
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 to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas parties in Owslebury Bottom: local tips
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Owslebury Bottom? We can help. Owslebury Bottom is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Andrew can book a hog roast stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Common questions in Owslebury Bottom
Is Owslebury Bottom close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Owslebury Bottom too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards