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Christmas Party Catering in Ringwood, Hampshire
Christmas hog roast in Ringwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
Planning an event in Ringwood?
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
About our Christmas hog roast in Ringwood
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. For work Christmas parties and family Christmas gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and roast turkey for your guests.
At a festive party in Ringwood, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Indoor space for eating
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Ringwood
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Ringwood
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is turkey available?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We pack up whatever the weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ringwood?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ringwood. Typical bookings include:
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
If a church like Trinity Congregational Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Christmas parties in Ringwood are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:05pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Ringwood
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Christmas catering near Ringwood
Ringwood is in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Ringwood. Ringwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
With the A31 and A338 nearby, December journeys to Ringwood are straightforward. A winter fair at a school like Ringwood School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Ringwood is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in BH24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Addison Square, High Street and Market Place, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A31 and A338, Ringwood is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Ringwood, we also cover Poulner (1 mile north-east), Hightown (1 mile south-east), Upper Kingston (1 mile south), Blashford (1 mile north) and Crow (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood Church of England Infant School (within half a mile south-west) and Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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