Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Ellisfield
Christmas hog roast in Ellisfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
Planning an event in Ellisfield?
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ellisfield
How far is Ellisfield from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ellisfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
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.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
About our Christmas hog roast in Ellisfield
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so contact us as soon as you know your date. For lights switch-on evenings and christmas family parties, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and apple sauce and more.
In winter near Ellisfield, we need firm ground and light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Festive bookings around Ellisfield
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Ellisfield and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ellisfield to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St. Martin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG25, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Ellisfield, we also cover Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Places near Ellisfield
What else we do in Ellisfield
Why choose a hog roast in Ellisfield?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for our equipment
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ellisfield
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Step by step
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. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Ellisfield are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Ellisfield
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Ellisfield
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas family parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 4.2 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards