Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Romsey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Romsey.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Planning an event in Romsey?
About our Christmas hog roast in Romsey
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve roast turkey, crackling and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for lights switch-on evenings and office Christmas parties.
In Romsey, a hog roast is a welcome change at Christmas. Keep the cooking spot close and well lit. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Nearby places to Romsey
Other occasions in Romsey
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Festive bookings around Romsey
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Romsey, whatever the venue. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
A Christmas fair at St Swithun's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. A winter fair at a school like Romsey Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Romsey include the A27 and A3057, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. If your venue is just outside Romsey, we also cover North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (under half a mile south). Within reach you’ll find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Romsey include The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Romsey School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bishop Blaize Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Romsey?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
People around Romsey book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
With the A27 and A3057 nearby, December journeys to Romsey are straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Romsey
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Romsey: your questions answered
How far is Romsey from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Romsey?
Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Christmas parties in Romsey are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away