Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Andover
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 Andover.
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A hog roast near Andover
Christmas hog roast in Andover, carved to order
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. Typical bookings include end-of-term celebrations and work Christmas parties, serving apple sauce, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
For a festive get-together in Andover, hot pork and turkey make a change from the usual. Plan lighting and a short route from the roaster to the party. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
Planning a Christmas party in Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Andover and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Andover is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Andover to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Andover station, about 0.5 miles west. The A303 and A342 make Andover easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the SP10 and SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Goddard Square and London Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Andover on the A303 and A342, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Andover, we also cover Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (within half a mile east). The countryside around Andover includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
China crockery is available on request.
Questions from Andover
What’s the nearest station to Andover?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How far is Andover from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Places near Andover
What else we do in Andover
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Andover?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Andover, including:
- Christmas fairs
- Festive open evenings
- Office Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
A winter fair at a school like St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Andover are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Light by the serving table
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Andover
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away