Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Townsend
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Townsend.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Office Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Townsend
How our Christmas hog roast works in Townsend
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Townsend. We are often asked to cater new Year parties and festive family get-togethers, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Townsend, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. A lunchtime Christmas party in Townsend is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Townsend questions
Is Townsend close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Townsend?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is turkey available?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- 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.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for our equipment
- Indoor space for eating
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planning a Christmas party in Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties across Townsend and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles north of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Catherine can book a hog roast stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (under half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Occasions we serve in Townsend
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- December open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Hurst School, suit a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away