Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Owslebury
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Owslebury. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
Slow-roasted pork in Owslebury
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Owslebury
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Owslebury. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and club and society Christmas parties, with halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Owslebury, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Owslebury
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Whatever the occasion in Owslebury, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Andrew can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short route for our equipment
- Light by the serving table
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. In Owslebury, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Owslebury
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Christmas parties in Owslebury, as well as the surrounding area. Owslebury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west. A winter fair at a school like Owslebury Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Owslebury, we cover Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Owslebury questions
Which station is closest to Owslebury?
Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west of the centre.
Is Owslebury close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Add dietary questions to the invite
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What affects the price in Owslebury
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Owslebury
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Owslebury hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards