Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for South Wonston
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across South Wonston and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in South Wonston
Where the roaster can go in South Wonston
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
How our Christmas hog roast works in South Wonston
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for christmas lights switch-ons and winter open days.
For a Christmas party near South Wonston, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
FAQs for South Wonston
How far is South Wonston from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to South Wonston?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Do you cover South Wonston?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Nearby places to South Wonston
What else we do in South Wonston
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in South Wonston
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count who does not eat pork
- Add dietary questions to the invite
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Events we cater in South Wonston
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as South Wonston Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
South Wonston in December: what to know
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. South Wonston and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. South Wonston is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Winchester station is about 3.7 miles away. If a church like St Margaret's is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside South Wonston, we also cover Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near South Wonston include Winnall Moors.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By about 4:00pm in late December, South Wonston is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away