Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Purbrook, Hampshire
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Purbrook. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Purbrook
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Purbrook
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include club and society Christmas parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, serving crackling, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In a town like Purbrook, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. We need a lit outdoor spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Late-December sunset in Purbrook comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Who books Christmas hog roast in Purbrook?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Purbrook, such as:
- Winter open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs
If a church like Church of St John is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Purbrook: your questions answered
Is Purbrook close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook?
Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Christmas parties in Purbrook: local tips
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Purbrook? We can help. Purbrook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Purbrook to Southampton (16 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Purbrook Junior School, suit a hog roast. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7 and PO6. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Purbrook includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Crookhorn College (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards