Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Shirrell Heath. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Year-end thank-yous
- December open days
Christmas hog roast in Shirrell Heath
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Indoor space for eating
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
Christmas hog roast in Shirrell Heath, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Popular choices include crackling, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater year-end thank-yous and family Christmas gatherings.
In a small place like Shirrell Heath, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Festive bookings around Shirrell Heath
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Shirrell Heath, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Shirrell Heath to Southampton (9 miles away).
If a church like Church of St John is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Shirrell Heath, we cover Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Shirrell Heath includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shirrell Heath include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Shirrell Heath?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Shirrell Heath
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shirrell Heath. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas markets
- Office Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
What affects the price in Shirrell Heath
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shirrell Heath, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shirrell Heath
How far is Shirrell Heath from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Shirrell Heath too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What happens if it’s dark?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Label alternatives clearly
Name someone to meet us.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
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How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By about 4:00pm in late December, Shirrell Heath is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
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
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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