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Christmas Party Catering in Upton, Southampton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Upton.
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Christmas hog roast in Upton
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. A lunchtime Christmas party in Upton is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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How our Christmas hog roast works in Upton
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Upton, from small teams to big crowds. We serve roast turkey, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes, and we’re often booked for family Christmas gatherings and new Year parties.
In winter near Upton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Area
- Upton (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The number of people
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Upton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Upton?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Name someone to meet us.
Roast turkey can be added.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Christmas parties in Upton: local tips
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Upton, whatever the venue. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Nursling Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 2.1 miles south. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Upton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 5 miles of Upton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eling Experience (2.2 miles south) and Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Upton includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.9 miles south-east) and Oaklands Community School (0.9 miles south-east)
Where the roaster can go in Upton
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Indoor space for eating
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards