Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Bidden
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bidden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas hog roast for Bidden
About our Christmas hog roast in Bidden
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Bidden, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Whether it is winter fairs and markets and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a Christmas party near Bidden, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
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.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, it is dark in Bidden 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.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a Christmas party in Bidden
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. We cover Christmas parties in Bidden. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bidden to Reading (15 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Hook station, about 3.6 miles north, is the nearest station. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Robert May's School, hot rolls go down well.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RG25 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Bidden, we also cover Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Bidden?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Here’s what people in Bidden most often book a hog roast for:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- December open days
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
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Other occasions in Bidden
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Bidden
Which station is closest to Bidden?
Hook station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Bidden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is lighting needed?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Bidden hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away