Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Soldridge
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Soldridge.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
- Festive open evenings
Christmas hog roast for Soldridge
About our Christmas hog roast in Soldridge
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it is new Year parties and winter fairs and markets, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, roast potatoes and apple sauce and more.
In winter near Soldridge, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Soldridge in December: what to know
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties across Soldridge and nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU34, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Soldridge, we cover Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Red Hill.
FAQs for Soldridge
Do you come out to small places like Soldridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Soldridge from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label alternatives clearly
Name someone to meet us.
Roast turkey can be added.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Soldridge
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Soldridge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A Christmas fair at Church of the Good Shepherd is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Places near Soldridge
Other occasions in Soldridge
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Soldridge, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Soldridge
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose a hog roast in Soldridge?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away