Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Trotton, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Trotton.
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas family parties
- Society Christmas socials
Book a hog roast in Trotton
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Christmas hog roast in Trotton, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Trotton, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. For year-end thank-yous and work Christmas parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and roast turkey and more.
Near Trotton, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Trotton?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
However big or small the event in Trotton, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Festive open evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Stedham Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Christmas parties in Trotton are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Festive bookings around Trotton
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Trotton and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Trotton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If a church like St George's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Trotton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Trotton include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Trotton: your questions answered
Is Trotton close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Trotton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Trotton?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
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Other occasions in Trotton
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away