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Christmas Hog Roast for Nursted
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Nursted and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
Christmas hog roast in Nursted
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Nursted
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
Christmas hog roast in Nursted, carved to order
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater winter fairs and markets and christmas family parties.
For a Christmas party near Nursted, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Christmas parties in Nursted 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.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Nursted in December: what to know
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Nursted book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Nursted to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Nursted; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU31, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For Christmas parties just outside Nursted, we cover Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Nursted includes Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Events we cater in Nursted
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Whatever the occasion in Nursted, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A winter fair at a school like The Petersfield School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
The menu, dish by dish
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
FAQs for Nursted
Which station is closest to Nursted?
Petersfield station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Also near Nursted
Other occasions in Nursted
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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