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Christmas Party Catering in Belbins, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Belbins? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in Belbins?
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Belbins
Do you come out to small places like Belbins?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Belbins?
Romsey station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Christmas hog roast in Belbins, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. For lights switch-on evenings and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we will put together a menu of crackling, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
In winter near Belbins, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Towns and villages near Belbins
What else we do in Belbins
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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 bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast turkey can be added.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A lit route to the food
- Vehicle access close by
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Belbins
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Belbins in December: what to know
Belbins is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Belbins. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Belbins to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Cupernham Junior School, suit a hog roast.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. Local streets include Belbins and Yokesford Hill; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (2 miles south-east), Lower Slackstead (2 miles east) and Gosport (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-east) and Hedge End (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (1.5 miles south) and King Johns House (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles west) and The Romsey School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Dog & Crook pub (0.9 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south)
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, it’s dark in Belbins by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- 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 tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Belbins
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Belbins, including:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Andrew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards