Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Rogate
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Rogate. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas hog roast for Rogate
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Christmas hog roast in Rogate, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Whether it’s boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas family parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, roast turkey and crackling.
In a small place like Rogate, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Light by the serving table
- Parking near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Rogate
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Rogate
Other occasions in Rogate
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast turkey can be added.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Christmas parties in Rogate 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.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rogate, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
FAQs for Rogate
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Rogate from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Christmas catering near Rogate
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rogate? We can help. Rogate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Rogate CofE Primary School, suit a hog roast. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rogate; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU31, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Rogate includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
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.
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.
Occasions we serve in Rogate
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rogate:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive open evenings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Liss station, about 3.2 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
A hog roast compared with other options
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Rogate hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away