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Christmas Hog Roast in Monk Sherborne
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Monk Sherborne and the surrounding area.
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
Planning an event in Monk Sherborne?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Monk Sherborne
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Monk Sherborne: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. For end-of-year team celebrations and festive open evenings, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Monk Sherborne, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Occasions we serve in Monk Sherborne
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Monk Sherborne, including:
- December open days
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-term celebrations
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count who does not eat pork
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. By about 4:00pm in late December, Monk Sherborne is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- 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 pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Monk Sherborne, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access close by
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Monk Sherborne
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Monk Sherborne
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Monk Sherborne
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
FAQs for Monk Sherborne
What’s the nearest station to Monk Sherborne?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Monk Sherborne too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater in Monk Sherborne?
Yes, Monk Sherborne is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Christmas parties in Monk Sherborne: local tips
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Monk Sherborne, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Monk Sherborne to Reading (about 12 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like The Priory Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
For Christmas parties in RG26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your Christmas party is on The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Monk Sherborne, we also cover Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Monk Sherborne include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
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Also in Monk Sherborne
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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