Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Milland
Christmas hog roast in Milland: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
Planning an event in Milland?
Christmas hog roast in Milland, slow-roasted on site
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. We are frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and end-of-year team celebrations, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and roast turkey.
In a small place like Milland, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Festive bookings around Milland
Milland is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Milland, whatever the venue. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Milland to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Hollycombe Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Tuxlith Chapel draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Milland; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the GU30 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Milland Lane, Mill Vale Meadows and Drakeleys Field or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Milland, we cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile south), Borden (2 miles south-west), Rake (2 miles west), Chithurst (2 miles south) and Rogate (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (15 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Milland include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south)
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Milland questions
Do you come out to small places like Milland?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Milland from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about Christmas markets?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Milland comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name someone to meet us.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Vehicle access close by
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A lit route to the food
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Milland
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Milland
Other occasions in Milland
Perfect for your Christmas party in Milland
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Hosts in Milland book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy, with roast potatoes on the side.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards