Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Sheet
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Sheet. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Sheet
How our Christmas hog roast works in Sheet
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we are frequently booked for winter open days and new Year parties.
In winter near Sheet, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Sheet: your questions answered
Is Sheet close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cover Sheet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Sheet and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Sheet
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
People around Sheet book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Late-night shopping events
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas markets
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Sheet hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Sheet in December: what to know
Sheet is about 1 mile north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Sheet book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Sheet to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary Magdalene is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sheet Primary School, suit a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Sheet; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the GU32 and GU31 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Mill Lane, Village Street and Farnham Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Sheet we cover include Petersfield (1 mile south-west), Steep (1 mile north-west), Steep Marsh (1 mile north-west), Stroud (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Purbrook (11 miles south-west) and Bordon (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sheet include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local schools include Churcher's College (0.6 miles south-west) and The Petersfield School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (within half a mile south)
Places near Sheet
Other occasions in Sheet
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Sheet, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Sheet
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
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.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away