Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Wigley
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Wigley and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Book a hog roast in Wigley
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About our Christmas hog roast in Wigley
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Wigley. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, apple sauce and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for year-end thank-yous and winter open days.
For a Christmas party near Wigley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Occasions we serve in Wigley
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Wigley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
- December open days
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Totton station, about 3.4 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Travel to Wigley
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Wigley
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Wigley, whatever the venue. Wigley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Embley, hot rolls go down well. Wigley is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in SO51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
A little further out are Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. A lunchtime Christmas party in Wigley is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
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.
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Why choose a hog roast in Wigley?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Wigley
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Wigley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards