Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Lower Common
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lower Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Society Christmas socials
Christmas hog roast for Lower Common
How our Christmas hog roast works in Lower Common
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Whether it is christmas family parties and work Christmas parties, we can cook roast potatoes, roast turkey and apple sauce for your guests.
In winter near Lower Common, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Lower Common
Other occasions in Lower Common
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Common questions in Lower Common
Do you come out to small places like Lower Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Lower Common from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How big a hog will we need?
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.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning a Christmas party in Lower Common
Lower Common is about 3 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Lower Common and the surrounding area. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mud Lane, Lower Common and Warbrook Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Eversley (1 mile north-east), Eversley Centre (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (2 miles east), Finchampstead (2 miles east) and California (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles south-west), Farnborough (7 miles south-east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.9 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Lower Common includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Public House (under half a mile east)
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By about 3:55pm in late December, Lower Common 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.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Lower Common
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- December open days
- Festive family get-togethers
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 3.5 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away