Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Soake
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Soake and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
A hog roast near Soake
Christmas hog roast in Soake, carved to order
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Soake, from small teams to big crowds. We are frequently asked to cater winter fairs and markets and office Christmas parties, serving crackling, roast turkey and apple sauce.
Near Soake, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Soake
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Soake:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Towns and villages near Soake
More for events in Soake
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning a Christmas party in Soake
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Soake. Soake is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Soake to Southampton (15 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Denmead Junior School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at The Mead End is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Christmas parties anywhere in PO7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Soake Road and Hambledon Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Soake include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Soake questions
Do you come out to small places like Soake?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Soake?
Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count who does not eat pork
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By about 4:00pm in late December, Soake is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order for a festive feel.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards