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Christmas Hog Roast in Medstead
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Medstead.
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Christmas hog roast in Medstead
Christmas hog roast in Medstead, carved to order
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Medstead. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and roast turkey, and we are frequently booked for winter open days and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
Around Medstead, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A short route for our equipment
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Medstead
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Medstead
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By about 4:00pm in late December, Medstead is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Planning a Christmas party in Medstead
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Medstead book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Medstead to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Medstead Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. For colleagues travelling by train, Alton station, about 4.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We cater Christmas parties across GU34 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Red Hill.
Towns and villages near Medstead
Other occasions in Medstead
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Medstead
Rolls suit a mingling party.
However big or small the event in Medstead, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Medstead
How far is Medstead from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Medstead?
Alton station, about 4.4 miles north-east of the centre.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we’ll sort lighting together.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards