Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Froyle
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Froyle.
- Festive open evenings
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Froyle
About our Christmas hog roast in Froyle
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Froyle, from small teams to big crowds. Whether it’s end-of-term celebrations and society Christmas socials, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a Christmas party near Froyle, 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, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Froyle in December: what to know
Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Froyle and the surrounding area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Froyle to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.1 miles east.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Park Lane, Westburn Fields and Barnfield Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Froyle, we also cover Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hen And Chicken Public House (0.8 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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Froyle: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Froyle?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Froyle too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens if it is dark?
It gets dark early, so we’ll sort lighting together.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, it is dark in Froyle by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Froyle?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
In Froyle and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- Winter fairs and markets
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away