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Christmas Hog Roast for Headley Down
Christmas hog roast in Headley Down: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Headley Down
Planning a Christmas party in Headley Down
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Hosts in Headley Down book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Headley Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Headley Down to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Holme Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Headley Down is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU35, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Headley Down sits on or near the B3002, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. For Christmas parties just outside Headley Down, we cover Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Headley Down include Mill Chase Academy (2.2 miles west)
Christmas hog roast in Headley Down, slow-roasted on site
Festive events of all kinds around Headley Down suit a hog roast. Popular choices include roast turkey, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for society Christmas socials and staff Christmas do’s.
Around Headley Down, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Roast turkey can be added.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In Headley Down, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Occasions we serve in Headley Down
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Headley Down and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive open evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Common questions in Headley Down
What’s the nearest station to Headley Down?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Headley Down close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is turkey available?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards