Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Standford
Christmas hog roast in Standford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Winter open days
Christmas hog roast for Standford
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Standford. By about 4:00pm in late December, Standford is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Standford, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About our Christmas hog roast in Standford
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas markets and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, serving roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Near Standford, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Other occasions in Standford
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Standford
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Perfect for your Christmas party in Standford
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Whatever the occasion in Standford, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
- Year-end thank-yous
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Request gluten-free rolls
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Standford in December: what to know
Standford is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Standford? We can help. Standford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Standford to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
A Christmas fair at St Mark's Sacred Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. A winter fair at a school like Weyford Nursery and Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Standford; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU35, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Robin Hood Gardens, Standford Lane and Tulls Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Standford we cover include Hollywater (1 mile south-west), Deadwater (1 mile north-west), Lindford (1 mile north-west), Headley (1 mile north-east) and Bordon (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Hook (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
Common questions in Standford
Is Standford close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Standford?
Liphook station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards