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Christmas Hog Roast for Southampton
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Southampton. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
Christmas hog roast for Southampton
How our Christmas hog roast works in Southampton
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Whether it is christmas markets and work Christmas parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
In Southampton, Christmas parties happen at offices, depots, clubs and homes. The roaster needs a lit, level outdoor spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Southampton (SO19, SO16, SO15, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Christmas parties in Southampton are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Why choose a hog roast in Southampton?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Southampton
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Southampton
What else we do in Southampton
Occasions we serve in Southampton
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Hosts in Southampton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bevois Town Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
Common questions in Southampton
What’s the nearest station to Southampton?
Southampton has its own station: St Denys station.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What do people get?
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.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Festive bookings around Southampton
Southampton is in England. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Southampton suit a hog roast. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
With the A27 and A33 nearby, December journeys to Southampton are straightforward. Christmas fairs at a church such as Saint Mary's can book a hog roast stall. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Southampton, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 2 miles of Southampton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO19, SO16, SO15 and SO18, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your Christmas party is on London Road, Marshall Square and Grosvenor Square or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A27 and A33, Southampton is easy for us to reach. For Christmas parties just outside Southampton, we cover Inner Avenue (1 mile west), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north) and Northam (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Hounsdown (5 miles west), Nursling (4 miles north-west) and Hillyfields (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Southampton includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away