Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hurstbourne Priors
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Hurstbourne Priors and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Hurstbourne Priors
About our Christmas hog roast in Hurstbourne Priors
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. On the menu are roast turkey, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for sports club Christmas do’s and end-of-term celebrations.
For a Christmas party near Hurstbourne Priors, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Indoor space for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Hurstbourne Priors in December: what to know
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Christmas parties in Hurstbourne Priors are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Hurstbourne Priors is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Andrew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Testbourne Community School, suit a hog roast.
Anywhere in RG28, we can bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Hurstbourne Priors, we cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Hurstbourne Priors includes Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Inn (1 mile south)
Occasions we serve in Hurstbourne Priors
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hurstbourne Priors, including:
- Christmas fairs
- Year-end thank-yous
- December open days
- Society Christmas socials
If people are coming by rail, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Sunset in Hurstbourne Priors in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Hurstbourne Priors questions
Is Hurstbourne Priors too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Hurstbourne Priors?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards