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Christmas Hog Roast in Martyr Worthy
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Martyr Worthy? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
A hog roast near Martyr Worthy
About our Christmas hog roast in Martyr Worthy
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 Martyr Worthy. We serve roast turkey, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater sports club Christmas do’s and lights switch-on evenings.
Near Martyr Worthy, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Sunset in Martyr Worthy in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Martyr Worthy
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
People around Martyr Worthy book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
- Club and society Christmas parties
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Swithin can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Martyr Worthy hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Martyr Worthy
What’s the nearest station to Martyr Worthy?
Winchester station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Martyr Worthy too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can normally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Places near Martyr Worthy
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Festive bookings around Martyr Worthy
Martyr Worthy is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Martyr Worthy and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Martyr Worthy is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Itchen Abbas Primary School, hot rolls go down well. For colleagues travelling by train, Winchester station is about 3.5 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over SO21. From Chilland Lane and Bridgetts Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Martyr Worthy we cover include Itchen Abbas (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile south-west), Abbots Worthy (2 miles west), Itchen Stoke (2 miles east) and Kings Worthy (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (0.7 miles east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away