Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Old Alresford
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Old Alresford and the surrounding area.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast in Old Alresford
Questions from Old Alresford
Is Old Alresford close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Old Alresford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Christmas hog roast in Old Alresford, slow-roasted on site
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Old Alresford: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We are frequently asked to cater winter open days and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a Christmas party near Old Alresford, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A short route for our equipment
- A lit route to the food
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Old Alresford
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Old Alresford
What else we do in Old Alresford
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Old Alresford?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Old Alresford, including:
- Late-night shopping events
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. By about 4:00pm in late December, Old Alresford is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Christmas catering near Old Alresford
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Old Alresford. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Old Alresford to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Perins School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
About the food
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy, with roast potatoes on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away