Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Steep Marsh
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Steep Marsh.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Club and society Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Steep Marsh
Christmas hog roast in Steep Marsh, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Steep Marsh, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. On the menu are roast turkey, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for festive family get-togethers and winter open days.
In a small place like Steep Marsh, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Steep Marsh
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. By about 4:00pm in late December, Steep Marsh is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Steep Marsh: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Steep Marsh?
Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Nearby places to Steep Marsh
What else we do in Steep Marsh
Who books Christmas hog roast in Steep Marsh?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
What affects the price in Steep Marsh
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Steep Marsh
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Christmas parties in Steep Marsh: local tips
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Steep Marsh? We cover the whole area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Steep Marsh to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Petersfield station is about 1.7 miles away. Steep Marsh is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over GU32. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Steep Marsh includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away