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Christmas Hog Roast in Allbrook
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Allbrook.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near Allbrook
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
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.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Allbrook
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. For christmas markets and new Year parties, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, roast potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
At a festive party in Allbrook, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
FAQs for Allbrook
Is Allbrook close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Allbrook?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Allbrook
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Christmas parties in Allbrook are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Allbrook?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
People around Allbrook book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- December open days
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Scantabout Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Label alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add dietary questions to the invite
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Roast turkey can be added.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Allbrook in December: what to know
Allbrook is about 1 mile east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Allbrook, whatever the venue. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St. Peter's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO53, SO50 and SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Verona Road, Apollo Road and Boyatt Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Boyatt Wood (1 mile south), Highbridge (1 mile east), Lord's Wood (1 mile east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west) and Hiltingbury (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (5 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.4 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Otter pub (0.7 miles north)
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Allbrook
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Allbrook
More for events in Allbrook
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards