Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hawkley
Christmas hog roast in Hawkley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter open days
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
Planning an event in Hawkley?
Christmas hog roast in Hawkley, slow-roasted on site
For a work Christmas party in Hawkley, 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 sports club Christmas do’s and winter fairs and markets, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast turkey and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Hawkley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Why choose a hog roast in Hawkley?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, 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
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Towns and villages near Hawkley
More for events in Hawkley
Organising for someone else?
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 the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Hawkley in December: what to know
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Hawkley, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Hawkley is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU33, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hawkley?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Here’s what people in Hawkley most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- December open days
Train travellers will want to know that Liss station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Hawkley, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Hawkley
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A short route for our equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Hawkley questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Hawkley?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you come to Hawkley?
Yes, Hawkley is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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