Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in The Frenches
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in The Frenches. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Work Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas hog roast in The Frenches
Christmas hog roast in The Frenches, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. For sports club Christmas do’s and winter open days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
In winter near The Frenches, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
The Frenches: your questions answered
Which station is closest to The Frenches?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Is The Frenches too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens if it’s dark?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Parking near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Also near The Frenches
Other occasions in The Frenches
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What affects the price in The Frenches
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in The Frenches
It makes a work party feel generous.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near The Frenches, such as:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Embley, suit a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name someone to meet us.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Christmas parties in The Frenches: local tips
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in The Frenches and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from The Frenches to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
For Christmas parties in SO51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside The Frenches, we cover Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Romsey Extra (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Sunset in The Frenches in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards