Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Farringdon, Hampshire
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Farringdon. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Farringdon
How our Christmas hog roast works in Farringdon
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We are often asked to cater end-of-year team celebrations and winter open days, with roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In winter near Farringdon, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Farringdon
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas parties in Farringdon: local tips
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Farringdon for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles north. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Farringdon; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you will find Selborne Hill.
- Local pubs include Rose and Crown Inn (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Christmas parties in Farringdon are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A short route for our equipment
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Questions from Farringdon
Is Farringdon too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Farringdon?
Alton station, about 3 miles north of the centre.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Farringdon
What else we do in Farringdon
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards