Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in The Hangers
Christmas hog roast in The Hangers: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas family parties
- December open days
- End-of-term celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in The Hangers
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in The Hangers
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in The Hangers. For year-end thank-yous and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In winter near The Hangers, 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, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. 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 are paying for.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for The Hangers
Is The Hangers close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is The Hangers too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Label alternatives clearly
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Roast turkey can be added.
The Hangers in December: what to know
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around The Hangers, whatever the venue. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from The Hangers to Southampton (10 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Bishops Waltham Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO32, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
Where the roaster can go in The Hangers
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Sunset in The Hangers 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.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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