Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hambledon, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: 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 Hambledon.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Hambledon
Christmas hog roast in Hambledon, slow-roasted on site
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Whether it is end-of-term celebrations and christmas lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls and more.
In winter near Hambledon, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Hambledon comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
FAQs for Hambledon
Is Hambledon too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Hambledon close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hambledon?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hambledon:
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A lit route to the food
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Indoor space for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Christmas parties in Hambledon: local tips
Hambledon is about 4 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hambledon? We cover the whole area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Hambledon Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, West Street and The Maltings; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hambledon we cover include Anthill Common (1 mile south), Denmead (2 miles south-east), Anmore (3 miles south-east), Lovedean (3 miles south-east) and Wecock Farm (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hambledon include Wether Down and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine pub (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Hambledon?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Hambledon
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price or the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away