Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Shalden
Christmas hog roast in Shalden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Shalden
Christmas hog roast in Shalden, carved to order
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We will need light around the serving area. Typical bookings include late-night shopping events and office Christmas parties, serving hog roast rolls, crackling and roast turkey.
For a Christmas party near Shalden, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
For event organisers in Shalden
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Occasions we serve in Shalden
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in Shalden, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What else we do in Shalden
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A lit route to the food
- Parking near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Shalden questions
Is Shalden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Shalden?
Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Can you cater in Shalden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shalden and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, it is dark in Shalden by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shalden, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Shalden in December: what to know
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Shalden, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like HSDC Alton, hot rolls go down well.
For Christmas parties in GU34, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards