Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Liss
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Liss.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
Planning an event in Liss?
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Liss. Sunset in Liss 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.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Liss, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About our Christmas hog roast in Liss
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Liss, from small teams to big crowds. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
At a festive party in Liss, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Events we cater in Liss
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Liss and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas family parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What affects the price in Liss
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Liss
Also in Liss
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Light by the serving table
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Liss: your questions answered
How far is Liss from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Liss?
Liss has its own station: Liss station.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Planning a Christmas party in Liss
Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Liss book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Liss Infant School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Liss has its own station, Liss station. Liss is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU33, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Shotterfield Terrace and Greenfields or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Liss, we also cover West Liss (1 mile south-west), The Mint (1 mile north-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east) and Durford Wood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Whistle Stop pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away