Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Blacknest, Hampshire
Christmas hog roast in Blacknest: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast in Blacknest
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Blacknest
For a work Christmas party in Blacknest, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. For work Christmas parties and lights switch-on evenings, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and apple sauce.
For a Christmas party near Blacknest, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Blacknest
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Roast turkey can be added.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Blacknest
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Vehicle access close by
- A lit route to the food
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
Blacknest: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Blacknest too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is lighting needed?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater in Blacknest?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Blacknest and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Christmas catering near Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Blacknest suit a hog roast. Blacknest is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Blacknest to Guildford (14 miles away).
Blacknest is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of GU34. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Blacknest includes Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Blacknest?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
However big or small the event in Blacknest, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- December open days
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
If people are coming by rail, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How the day 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 are ready. Late-December sunset in Blacknest comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards