Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Chawton
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chawton and the surrounding area.
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive family get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Chawton
Christmas hog roast in Chawton, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Chawton, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For society Christmas socials and festive open evenings, we can cook roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and roast turkey and more.
Near Chawton, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chawton
Which station is closest to Chawton?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Chawton 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.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Sunset in Chawton in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Places near Chawton
More for events in Chawton
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Chawton hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Christmas catering near Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chawton? We can help. Chawton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Chawton Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Chawton, we cover Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Within reach you will find King's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyfriar pub (under half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Chawton
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away