Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Woodlands, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Woodlands? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas markets
Book a hog roast in Woodlands
Questions from Woodlands
Do you come out to small places like Woodlands?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Woodlands?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What happens if it is dark?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Christmas hog roast in Woodlands, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We are frequently asked to cater winter fairs and markets and christmas family parties, serving roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Woodlands, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning a Christmas party in Woodlands
Woodlands is about 2 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Woodlands. Woodlands is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School, hot rolls go down well. Woodlands is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO40, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Alpine Road, The Crescent and Hazel Grove or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Netley Marsh (1 mile north), Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-east), Bartley (1 mile north-west), Hounsdown (2 miles east) and Winsor (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (1.5 miles east) and Ashurst Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Woodlands include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Woodlands include Hounsdown School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The New Forest pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Woodlands comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Indoor space for eating
- Parking near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Woodlands
Also in Woodlands
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Woodlands?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Woodlands, including:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas fairs at a church such as Bartley Village Hall can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away