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Christmas Hog Roast in Trotton 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 Trotton Marsh.
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive open evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
Christmas hog roast for Trotton Marsh
Occasions we serve in Trotton Marsh
It makes a work party feel generous.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Trotton Marsh. Typical bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas family parties
Train travellers will want to know that Liphook station is about 3.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Christmas hog roast in Trotton Marsh, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We’re often asked to cater late-night shopping events and end-of-year team celebrations, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Near Trotton Marsh, 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, with no surprises on the day.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A short route for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
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Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
China crockery is available on request.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Trotton Marsh?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. 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.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Festive bookings around Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Trotton Marsh. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Trotton Marsh to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Trotton Marsh, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the GU30 and GU31 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Trotton Marsh questions
Is Trotton Marsh close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Trotton Marsh?
Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to Trotton Marsh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Trotton Marsh and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Is turkey available?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Trotton Marsh are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill 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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About the food
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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