Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hartley Wespall
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Hartley Wespall.
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Christmas hog roast for Hartley Wespall
About our Christmas hog roast in Hartley Wespall
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and end-of-term celebrations, serving roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Hartley Wespall, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A lit route to the food
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Hartley Wespall
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Hartley Wespall
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- New Year parties
- Festive open evenings
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas lights switch-ons
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sherfield School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Festive bookings around Hartley Wespall
Hartley Wespall is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Hartley Wespall suit a hog roast. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hartley Wespall to Reading (about 9 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.8 miles west.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Rotherwick Lane and Mill Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Hartley Wespall, we cover Spanish Green (1 mile north-west), Sherfield on Loddon (1 mile west), Church End (2 miles south-west), Bramley Green (2 miles west) and Stratfield Saye (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.1 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hartley Wespall include The Mill Field.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Public House (0.8 miles north)
FAQs for Hartley Wespall
Which station is closest to Hartley Wespall?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Hartley Wespall from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Sunset in Hartley Wespall in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack up whatever the weather.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Other occasions in Hartley Wespall
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away