Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Park Gate, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Park Gate? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter open days
A hog roast near Park Gate
How our Christmas hog roast works in Park Gate
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and christmas family parties, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
In winter near Park Gate, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-December sunset in Park Gate comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Festive bookings around Park Gate
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Park Gate is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Park Gate Primary School, suit a hog roast. For colleagues travelling by train, Park Gate has its own station, Swanwick station. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Park Gate includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Park Gate
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Park Gate
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Park Gate
Can you roast near the sea around Park Gate?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Park Gate?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Nearby places to Park Gate
Other occasions in Park Gate
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Indoor space for eating
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Park Gate
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
People around Park Gate book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Office Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Margaret Mary can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away