Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Waterlooville, Hampshire
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 Waterlooville.
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- December open days
Christmas hog roast for Waterlooville
Christmas hog roast in Waterlooville, carved to order
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Waterlooville. We are often asked to cater staff Christmas do’s and family Christmas gatherings, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey.
Christmas parties in Waterlooville are frequently at workplaces and clubs. We need a lit outdoor spot. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, with the pork and crackling too.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
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FAQs for Waterlooville
Which station is closest to Waterlooville?
Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Waterlooville from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Christmas parties in Waterlooville: local tips
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Waterlooville. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Waterlooville to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hart Plain Junior School, suit a hog roast. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Saint George's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the PO7 and PO8 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Waterlooville, we cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Waterlooville include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (less than half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Waterlooville
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Waterlooville
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Waterlooville:
- Festive open evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas fairs
- Office Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Where the roaster can go in Waterlooville
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Waterlooville, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away