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Christmas Hog Roast for Widley
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Widley and the surrounding area.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- New Year parties
Christmas hog roast in Widley
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Widley
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Whether it is society Christmas socials and festive family get-togethers, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and roast turkey and more.
In winter near Widley, we need firm ground and light. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Widley
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Widley?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Roast turkey can be added.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Christmas parties in Widley: local tips
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties across Widley and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Widley to Southampton (16 miles away).
If a church like Christ Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Purbrook Park School, suit a hog roast. The coast is within about 6 miles of Widley, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in PO7 and PO6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Widley
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Widley:
- Office Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Family Christmas gatherings
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. Sunset in Widley in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Widley, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Widley
Can you roast near the sea around Widley?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Widley from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
- 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