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Christmas Hog Roast in Sprat's Down
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Sprat's Down.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas hog roast in Sprat's Down
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Christmas hog roast in Sprat's Down, carved to order
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Sprat's Down, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and end-of-term celebrations, with rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and crackling.
In winter near Sprat's Down, we need firm ground and light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Sprat's Down?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
In Sprat's Down and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Office Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 4 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Sprat's Down are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Planning a Christmas party in Sprat's Down
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Sprat's Down is well within our area for Christmas parties. Sprat's Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
A Christmas fair at St George is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. A winter fair at a school like Fawley Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Sprat's Down; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sprat's Down, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over SO45. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sprat's Down include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Falcon Hotel (1 mile north)
Why choose a hog roast in Sprat's Down?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
What else we do in Sprat's Down
Questions from Sprat's Down
Do you come out to small places like Sprat's Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Sprat's Down?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Sprat's Down
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Site access
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, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards