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Christmas Hog Roast in Regents Park
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Regents Park and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast for Regents Park
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
About our Christmas hog roast in Regents Park
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Typical bookings include staff Christmas do’s and end-of-term celebrations, serving apple sauce, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Around Regents Park, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Regents Park (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Light by the serving table
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Regents Park
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Places near Regents Park
What else we do in Regents Park
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Regents Park
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Regents Park comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Regents Park: local tips
Regents Park is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your Christmas party is in Regents Park, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity can book a hog roast stall. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Regents Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in SO15, SO16 and SO17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on May Road, Mill Road and York Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Regents Park include the A33 and A3057, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. Other places close to Regents Park we cover include Shirley (1 mile east), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Freemantle (1 mile south-east), Maybush (1 mile north-west) and Coxford (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Regents Park has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Regents Park includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Foundry Lane Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Millbrook Community School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Regents Park
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Regents Park, such as:
- December open days
- Festive family get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like Regents Park Community College gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Common questions in Regents Park
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away