Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Golden Pot
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Golden Pot. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Winter open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Golden Pot
About our Christmas hog roast in Golden Pot
For a work Christmas party in Golden Pot, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Whether it is work Christmas parties and late-night shopping events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Golden Pot, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Why choose a hog roast in Golden Pot?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. A lunchtime Christmas party in Golden Pot is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Golden Pot in December: what to know
Golden Pot is about 2 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Golden Pot. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like HSDC Alton gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Golden Pot, we cover Holybourne (2 miles south-east), Alton (2 miles south), Neatham (2 miles south-east), Upper Froyle (3 miles east) and Froyle (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (13 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Pot pub (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Nearby places to Golden Pot
Also in Golden Pot
Questions from Golden Pot
What’s the nearest station to Golden Pot?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Golden Pot from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Travel to Golden Pot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Golden Pot
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Golden Pot:
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Festive open evenings
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.3 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards