Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Shootash
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Shootash.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Book a hog roast in Shootash
Festive bookings around Shootash
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shootash and the surrounding area. Shootash is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
How our Christmas hog roast works in Shootash
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Shootash: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We are frequently asked to cater lights switch-on evenings and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Shootash, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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 you both updated.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Shootash: your questions answered
Is Shootash too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Shootash?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come to Shootash?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Shootash and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A lit route to the food
- Vehicle access close by
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. By about 4:00pm in late December, Shootash is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Shootash
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Shootash, including:
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Embley, hot rolls go down well.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away