Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Picket Piece
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Picket Piece. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
Planning an event in Picket Piece?
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
Christmas hog roast in Picket Piece, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Picket Piece. Typical bookings include club and society Christmas parties and end-of-year team celebrations, with crackling, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
In Picket Piece, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Occasions we serve in Picket Piece
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Picket Piece and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Staff Christmas do’s
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Picket Piece
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be 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 we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, it’s dark in Picket Piece by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Picket Piece
Also in Picket Piece
Christmas catering near Picket Piece
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Christmas parties in Picket Piece, as well as the surrounding area. Picket Piece is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Picket Piece to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SP11 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Picket Piece, we also cover Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Common questions in Picket Piece
How far is Picket Piece from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Picket Piece?
Andover station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What about Christmas markets?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Light by the serving table
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards