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Christmas Hog Roast for Wivelrod
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Wivelrod.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast for Wivelrod
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Wivelrod
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Wivelrod. Popular choices include roast turkey, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and late-night shopping events.
In winter near Wivelrod, we need firm ground and light. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Wivelrod questions
Which station is closest to Wivelrod?
Alton station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Is Wivelrod too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
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Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Light by the serving table
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Christmas catering near Wivelrod
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Wivelrod. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Wivelrod to Guildford (21 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Alton station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Wivelrod
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Wivelrod, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- December open days
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas fairs at a church such as Chapel of Alton Abbey can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Christmas parties in Wivelrod are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards