Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Rake
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rake.
- Late-night shopping events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
Planning an event in Rake?
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Rake, carved to order
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. On the menu are roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for office Christmas parties and year-end thank-yous.
Near Rake, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Rake, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- 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 tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Questions from Rake
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Rake?
Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Towns and villages near Rake
Other occasions in Rake
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Occasions we serve in Rake
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rake:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
- Late-night shopping events
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Rake CofE Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
Festive bookings around Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Rake book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Rake to Guildford (19 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Rake Mission Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in GU33, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Rake hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Rake
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards