Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Up Somborne
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Up Somborne.
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast for Up Somborne
Christmas hog roast in Up Somborne, carved to order
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Up Somborne: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and late-night shopping events.
For a Christmas party near Up Somborne, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Christmas catering near Up Somborne
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Up Somborne. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Up Somborne, we cover Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, it is dark in Up Somborne by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
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Up Somborne: your questions answered
How far is Up Somborne from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Up Somborne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Is lighting needed?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A short route for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away