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Christmas Hog Roast for Preston Candover
Christmas hog roast in Preston Candover: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive open evenings
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Preston Candover
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Preston Candover. Whether it is family Christmas gatherings and december open days, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a Christmas party near Preston Candover, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Christmas parties in Preston Candover: local tips
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Preston Candover. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Anywhere in RG25, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Preston Candover, we also cover Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Purefoy Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. By about 4:00pm in late December, Preston Candover is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Preston Candover
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Preston Candover, such as:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Preston Candover
Is Preston Candover too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Preston Candover from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards