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Christmas Hog Roast for Winnall
Christmas hog roast in Winnall: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
- Office Christmas parties
A hog roast near Winnall
Where the roaster can go in Winnall
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Light by the serving table
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Parking near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
About our Christmas hog roast in Winnall
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Winnall. Typical bookings include winter open days and late-night shopping events, serving roast potatoes, apple sauce and roast turkey.
In Winnall, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen information in advance
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Planning a Christmas party in Winnall
Winnall is about 1 mile north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Winnall, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Winnall Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
We cater Christmas parties across SO23, SO21 and SO20. Local streets include Moss Road, Water Lane and Imber Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Winnall is on the M3, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Kings Worthy (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north-east), Abbots Worthy (2 miles north), Temple Valley (2 miles east) and Morestead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (7 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester City Museum (0.8 miles west) and Wolvesey Castle (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Winnall includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Winnall include Leigh House Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Peter Symonds College (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile south)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Winnall
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. A lunchtime Christmas party in Winnall 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO23 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Other occasions in Winnall
Winnall questions
What’s the nearest station to Winnall?
Winchester station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Could you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Winnall
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Here’s what people in Winnall most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive open evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
With the M3 nearby, December journeys to Winnall are straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away