Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Swanmore
Christmas hog roast in Swanmore: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- New Year parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Lights switch-on evenings
A hog roast near Swanmore
How our Christmas hog roast works in Swanmore
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. For festive family get-togethers and sports club Christmas do’s, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and crackling.
For a Christmas get-together near Swanmore, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning a Christmas party in Swanmore
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Swanmore? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Swanmore to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Botley station, about 3.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Barnabas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the SO32 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Swanmore, we cover Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Swanmore include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Swanmore include Swanmore College of Technology (under half a mile west)
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Swanmore
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Swanmore
Is Swanmore close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Swanmore?
Botley station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. A lunchtime Christmas party in Swanmore is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Send the allergen list round before the party
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Swanmore
It makes a work party feel generous.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Swanmore. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Swanmore
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away