Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Basingstoke. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- New Year parties
- December open days
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Basingstoke
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Christmas hog roast in Basingstoke, slow-roasted on site
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include christmas lights switch-ons and end-of-term celebrations, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
In Basingstoke, Christmas parties happen at offices, depots, clubs and homes. The roaster needs a lit, level outdoor spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By about 4:00pm in late December, Basingstoke is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Basingstoke. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Michael's Church can book a hog roast stall. A winter fair at a school like King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Basingstoke on the A30 and A33, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Basingstoke, we also cover South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Basingstoke is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Basingstoke includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Basingstoke
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Basingstoke questions
What’s the nearest station to Basingstoke?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Basingstoke from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away