Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Southwick, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Southwick.
- Festive open evenings
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast for Southwick
Southwick: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Southwick?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Southwick close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Southwick
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Southwick: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, crackling and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for lights switch-on evenings and society Christmas socials.
In a small place like Southwick, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
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Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A lit route to the food
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Southwick, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Southwick
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Southwick?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Here’s what people in Southwick most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Year-end thank-yous
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St James Without the Priory Gate can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
Southwick in December: what to know
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Southwick, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Southwick to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as King Richard School, suit a hog roast.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include High Street, North Road West and Castle Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards