Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Isington
Christmas hog roast in Isington: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Isington
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Isington hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Isington, carved to order
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Isington. We are often asked to cater end-of-year team celebrations and family Christmas gatherings, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Isington, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Christmas parties in Isington: local tips
Isington is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Isington and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of the Holy Cross is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Isington, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in GU34, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Binsted (1 mile south), Blacknest (1 mile east), Bentley (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east) and Frithend (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (5 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Farnham Heath and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn (1 mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
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.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. A lunchtime Christmas party in Isington is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Towns and villages near Isington
Other occasions in Isington
Perfect for your Christmas party in Isington
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Isington, including:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Binsted Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
Where the roaster can go in Isington
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Isington
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Isington
Which station is closest to Isington?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away