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Christmas Hog Roast in Worthy Down
Christmas hog roast in Worthy Down: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas hog roast in Worthy Down
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Worthy Down
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Worthy Down, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. We are often asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and crackling.
In winter near Worthy Down, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Festive bookings around Worthy Down
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Worthy Down. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Margaret's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SO21, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (2.2 miles south)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Worthy Down?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
People around Worthy Down book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Society Christmas socials
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as South Wonston Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We pack up whatever the weather.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Common questions in Worthy Down
Which station is closest to Worthy Down?
Winchester station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Worthy Down close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
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What else we do in Worthy Down
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Worthy Down are after dark. The cooking area is lit; 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.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Worthy Down
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Worthy Down
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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