Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Ibthorpe
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Ibthorpe. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Ibthorpe
Christmas hog roast in Ibthorpe, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Typical bookings include end-of-term celebrations and winter open days, with halloumi skewers, crackling and roast turkey.
In winter near Ibthorpe, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By about 4:00pm in late December, Ibthorpe is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Give us a contact for the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ibthorpe
Do you come out to small places like Ibthorpe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Ibthorpe close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater in Ibthorpe?
Yes, Ibthorpe is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What affects the price in Ibthorpe
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close by
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Festive bookings around Ibthorpe
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Ibthorpe suit a hog roast. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ibthorpe to Reading (24 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter can book a hog roast stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside Ibthorpe, we cover Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ibthorpe include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Nearby, you will find George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Occasions we serve in Ibthorpe
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ibthorpe, including:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- December open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
A winter fair at a school like Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards