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Christmas Hog Roast in Finkley Down
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Finkley Down? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- December open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in Finkley Down
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
Christmas hog roast in Finkley Down, slow-roasted on site
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. We are frequently asked to cater new Year parties and year-end thank-yous, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Finkley Down, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
Who books Christmas hog roast in Finkley Down?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
However big or small the event in Finkley Down, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Finkley Down in December: what to know
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Finkley Down. Finkley Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Finkley Down to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Vigo Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Christmas parties anywhere in SP11 and SP10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your Christmas party is on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (within half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near Finkley Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Finkley Down include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, it’s dark in Finkley Down by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Finkley Down: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Finkley Down?
Andover station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
How far is Finkley Down from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is lighting needed?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away