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Christmas Hog Roast in St Mary's
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in St Mary's and the surrounding area.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Year-end thank-yous
Slow-roasted pork in St Mary's
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in St Mary's
Fridays in December go first, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. We’re often asked to cater office Christmas parties and festive family get-togethers, serving roast potatoes, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken.
Around St Mary's, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What affects the price in St Mary's
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
St Mary's: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to St Mary's?
Southampton Central station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
How far is St Mary's from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater in St Mary's?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, St Mary's and the rest of Southampton included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Festive bookings around St Mary's
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St Mary's and the surrounding area. St Mary's is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Southampton Central station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of St Mary's, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about a mile, December breezes can be cold.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SO14, SO15 and SO18 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside St Mary's, we also cover Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near St Mary's include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Joiners pub (less than half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, it’s dark in St Mary's by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Where the roaster can go in St Mary's
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A short route for our equipment
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Who books Christmas hog roast in St Mary's?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
In St Mary's and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
A winter fair at a school like Hope Community School Southampton gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards