Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Abbotts Ann
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Abbotts Ann. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Year-end thank-yous
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Abbotts Ann
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Abbotts Ann
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. For new Year parties and family Christmas gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Abbotts Ann, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Abbotts Ann?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Abbotts Ann:
- Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What affects the price in Abbotts Ann
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Abbotts Ann
Is Abbotts Ann close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Abbotts Ann?
Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater in Abbotts Ann?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Abbotts Ann and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Weekdays often have more availability.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Give us a contact for the evening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. By about 4:00pm in late December, Abbotts Ann is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Indoor space for eating
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Abbotts Ann
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning a Christmas party in Abbotts Ann
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Abbotts Ann. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Abbotts Ann to Southampton (20 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Andover station is about 2.3 miles away. A winter fair at a school like Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Abbotts Ann we cover include Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Abbotts Ann includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Abbotts Ann?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Abbotts Ann
More for events in Abbotts Ann
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away