Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in South Down
Christmas hog roast in South Down: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- December open days
- Late-night shopping events
Book a hog roast in South Down
Planning a Christmas party in South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cover South Down and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. If a church like Church of All Saints is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO21, we can roast on site for your guests. From Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside South Down, we cover Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
About our Christmas hog roast in South Down
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in South Down suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We serve rotisserie chicken, crackling and roast potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater late-night shopping events and end-of-year team celebrations.
In a small place like South Down, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
South Down questions
Is South Down too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is South Down from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in South Down
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in South Down comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in South Down
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Light by the serving table
- Vehicle access close by
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in South Down
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Perfect for your Christmas party in South Down
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in South Down. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
- New Year parties
- Winter fairs and markets
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Shawford station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away