Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Thorns Beach, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Thorns Beach and the surrounding area.
- New Year parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Thorns Beach
Christmas hog roast in Thorns Beach, slow-roasted on site
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Thorns Beach. We serve halloumi skewers, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and late-night shopping events.
In winter near Thorns Beach, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
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The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Sunset in Thorns Beach in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Thorns Beach
Which station is closest to Thorns Beach?
Lymington Pier station, about 3.9 miles west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Thorns Beach hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a Christmas party in Thorns Beach
Thorns Beach is about 5 miles east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Hosts in Thorns Beach book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Thorns Beach is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in East End (2 miles west), Norleywood (3 miles west), Hamstead (3 miles south), Cranmore (4 miles south) and Bouldnor (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north), Fareham (12 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (4 miles north). The countryside around Thorns Beach includes Boldre Foreshore.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
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 to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Light by the serving table
- Indoor space for eating
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards