Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in South Weirs, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in South Weirs and across Hampshire.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
A hog roast near South Weirs
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
About our Christmas hog roast in South Weirs
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. For office Christmas parties and end-of-term celebrations, we can cook hog roast rolls, roast turkey and crackling for your guests.
In a small place like South Weirs, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access close by
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Light by the serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
FAQs for South Weirs
Which station is closest to South Weirs?
Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Perfect for your Christmas party in South Weirs
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
However big or small the event in South Weirs, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
If people are coming by rail, Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Christmas parties in South Weirs are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:05pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to South Weirs
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in South Weirs
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in South Weirs, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. South Weirs is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. If a church like Church of St Saviour is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of South Weirs; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in SO42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside South Weirs, we also cover Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Nearby places to South Weirs
What else we do in South Weirs
For event organisers in South Weirs
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Label alternatives clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
Give us a contact for the evening.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. 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, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away