Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Upper Kingston, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Upper Kingston and the surrounding area.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Upper Kingston
Upper Kingston: your questions answered
Is Upper Kingston too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues 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.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Christmas hog roast in Upper Kingston, carved to order
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Upper Kingston. For staff Christmas do’s and christmas lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and crackling and more.
In a small place like Upper Kingston, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What else we do in Upper Kingston
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Upper Kingston
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upper Kingston. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets
- Festive open evenings
Christmas fairs at a church such as Trinity Congregational Church can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
What affects the price in Upper Kingston
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Late-December sunset in Upper Kingston comes at about 4:05pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Upper Kingston
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Upper Kingston
Upper Kingston is in Hampshire. Upper Kingston and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Upper Kingston is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Ringwood Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Upper Kingston, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cater Christmas parties across the BH24 postcode area. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Crow (1 mile east), Hightown (1 mile north-east), Bagnum (1 mile south-east), Ringwood (1 mile north) and Poulner (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Kingston include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Elm Tree Inn (0.8 miles north)
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards