Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Lower Farringdon
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lower Farringdon? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Lower Farringdon
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In December, it’s dark in Lower Farringdon by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our Christmas hog roast works in Lower Farringdon
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. On the menu are apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for december open days and late-night shopping events.
For a Christmas party near Lower Farringdon, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Festive bookings around Lower Farringdon
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Lower Farringdon and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Lower Farringdon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre. Lower Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Lower Farringdon, we cover Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Farringdon include Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
Places near Lower Farringdon
Other occasions in Lower Farringdon
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually 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.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Light by the serving table
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Lower Farringdon
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lower Farringdon
Do you come out to small places like Lower Farringdon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away