Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Woodend, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Woodend.
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Woodend
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Woodend
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. We are often asked to cater office Christmas parties and end-of-term celebrations, serving roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Woodend, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In December, it’s dark in Woodend by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Woodend
It makes a work party feel generous.
However big or small the event in Woodend, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive open evenings
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity can book a hog roast stall.
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Towns and villages near Woodend
What else we do in Woodend
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Woodend
How far is Woodend from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Woodend?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Christmas catering near Woodend
Woodend is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Woodend, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Woodend is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Woodend to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Swanmore College of Technology, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Kingsmead (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east) and Southend (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Woodend include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Bold Forester Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. 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
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away