Isle of Wight · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Southford
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Southford. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Southford
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
About our Christmas hog roast in Southford
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Southford. Typical bookings include society Christmas socials and year-end thank-yous, with roast turkey, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Southford, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Southford (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who does not eat pork
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Roast turkey can be added.
What affects the price in Southford
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. A lunchtime Christmas party in Southford is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Festive bookings around Southford
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Southford is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Southford to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that Shanklin station is about 4.5 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Southford, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
For Christmas parties in PO38, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Stenbury Down.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Southford
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Whatever the occasion in Southford, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter fairs and markets
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Island Free School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Questions from Southford
Which station is closest to Southford?
Shanklin station, about 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Southford 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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Southford?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Southford
Also in Southford
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away