Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Ludgershall, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Ludgershall and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Late-night shopping events
- Year-end thank-yous
- Family Christmas gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Ludgershall
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
About our Christmas hog roast in Ludgershall
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 Ludgershall. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and roast turkey, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-year team celebrations and festive family get-togethers.
In Ludgershall, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Ludgershall in December: what to know
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ludgershall and the surrounding area. Ludgershall is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ludgershall to Southampton (25 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ludgershall Castle Primary School, suit a hog roast. Ludgershall is on or near the A342, so we can reach it easily in winter.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Ludgershall include the A342, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (under half a mile north).
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Prince of Wales Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. In Ludgershall, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Ludgershall
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A lit route to the food
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Ludgershall
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ludgershall?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St James can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Ludgershall: your questions answered
Is Ludgershall close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away