Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Empshott
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Empshott and across Hampshire.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
- Festive open evenings
Christmas hog roast in Empshott
Christmas hog roast in Empshott, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. We serve crackling, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for end-of-year team celebrations and christmas lights switch-ons.
In winter near Empshott, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Empshott hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Vehicle access close by
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or GU33 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Empshott, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Empshott in December: what to know
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Empshott. Empshott is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Empshott to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Empshott; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Mill Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Empshott, we cover Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Empshott include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Common questions in Empshott
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Empshott?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Empshott?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
If a church like Church of the Holy Rood is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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