Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Upper Common
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Upper Common and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter fairs and markets
A hog roast near Upper Common
How our Christmas hog roast works in Upper Common
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Upper Common. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and winter open days.
In winter near Upper Common, we need firm ground and light. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Upper Common hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
China crockery is available on request.
Nearby places to Upper Common
Other occasions in Upper Common
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Upper Common?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Here’s what people in Upper Common most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas markets
- New Year parties
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Upper Common comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Common, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Upper Common
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Christmas catering near Upper Common
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Christmas parties in Upper Common, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Common to Reading (18 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St. Martin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Common include Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Upper Common questions
Which station is closest to Upper Common?
Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
How far is Upper Common from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you need lighting?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards