Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Alton
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Alton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Alton?
Christmas hog roast in Alton, carved to order
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Whether it is between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and office Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast turkey for your guests.
In a town like Alton, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. The roaster needs a level, lit spot outside. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
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Other occasions in Alton
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. A lunchtime Christmas party in Alton is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Alton?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Alton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- End-of-year team celebrations
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Lawrence draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
Christmas catering near Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Alton is well within our area for Christmas parties. Alton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Alton to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Alton station is in Alton itself.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Alton sits on or near the A339 and B3004, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (within half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Light by the serving table
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
For event organisers in Alton
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Alton questions
Is Alton close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Alton?
Alton station, in Alton itself.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards