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Christmas Party Catering in Rownhams, Southampton
Christmas hog roast in Rownhams: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Christmas hog roast in Rownhams
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Rownhams
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Whether it’s end-of-term celebrations and work Christmas parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and crackling and more.
For a Christmas get-together near Rownhams, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Rownhams (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Rownhams: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Rownhams from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
What happens if it’s dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
When should we book our Christmas party?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
Events we cater in Rownhams
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
People around Rownhams book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
A winter fair at a school like Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Rownhams in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning a Christmas party in Rownhams
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. Rownhams and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If people are coming by rail, Redbridge station is about 2.1 miles away. A Christmas fair at Church of St John is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Rownhams, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 5 miles of Rownhams, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Rownhams include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles south) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles south)
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.8 miles north-west)
Other occasions in Rownhams
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, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away