Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for New Copse
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in New Copse. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Winter open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
Book a hog roast in New Copse
How our Christmas hog roast works in New Copse
For a work Christmas party in New Copse, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for lights switch-on evenings and year-end thank-yous.
For a Christmas party near New Copse, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Parking near the cooking area
- Light by the serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Christmas parties in New Copse are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why New Copse hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
New Copse in December: what to know
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around New Copse suit a hog roast. New Copse is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from New Copse to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Andrew can book a hog roast stall. If people are coming by rail, Alton station, about 4.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Copse include King's Hill.
Who books Christmas hog roast in New Copse?
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
However big or small the event in New Copse, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Medstead Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Questions from New Copse
Which station is closest to New Copse?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Is New Copse too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label alternatives clearly
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away