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Christmas Hog Roast in Swaythling
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Swaythling.
- December open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Swaythling
For event organisers in Swaythling
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Swaythling
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. On the menu are apple sauce, roast turkey and roast potatoes, and we are frequently booked for winter open days and lights switch-on evenings.
For a Christmas get-together near Swaythling, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Christmas catering near Swaythling
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Swaythling suit a hog roast. Swaythling is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St. Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Mansbridge Primary School, suit a hog roast. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in SO16, SO18 and SO17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Swaythling, we cover Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Swaythling include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Fleming Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The number of people
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Swaythling
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in Swaythling, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-term celebrations
If people are coming by rail, Swaythling station serves Swaythling directly.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
Questions from Swaythling
How far is Swaythling from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
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.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Swaythling hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By about 4:00pm in late December, Swaythling is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Ask early for a December date.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
To get a quote, just 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.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access close by
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count who does not eat pork
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards