Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Wells-in-the-Field
Christmas hog roast in Wells-in-the-Field: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
Book a hog roast in Wells-in-the-Field
How our Christmas hog roast works in Wells-in-the-Field
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Wells-in-the-Field suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. On the menu are halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for christmas markets and festive open evenings.
In a small place like Wells-in-the-Field, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Light by the serving table
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Christmas parties in Wells-in-the-Field are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Questions from Wells-in-the-Field
Which station is closest to Wells-in-the-Field?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Wells-in-the-Field?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Occasions we serve in Wells-in-the-Field
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
People around Wells-in-the-Field book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Nicholas' Church can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Festive bookings around Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Wells-in-the-Field, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wells-in-the-Field to Reading (21 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Priory Lane and London Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Wells-in-the-Field we cover include Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Schools near Wells-in-the-Field include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Give us a contact for the evening.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Wells-in-the-Field hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away