Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Cole Henley
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cole Henley and across Hampshire.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter open days
A hog roast near Cole Henley
How our Christmas hog roast works in Cole Henley
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Popular choices include roast turkey, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for society Christmas socials and office Christmas parties.
For a Christmas party near Cole Henley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. In Cole Henley, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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Other occasions in Cole Henley
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Cole Henley?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Cole Henley. Typical bookings include:
- Winter open days
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cole Henley
How far is Cole Henley from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Cole Henley?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Christmas catering near Cole Henley
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Cole Henley. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Testbourne Community School, suit a hog roast.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG28 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Cole Henley we cover include Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
The countryside around Cole Henley includes Ladle Hill.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A lit route to the food
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add dietary questions to the invite
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
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. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards