Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Binsted, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Binsted and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
Book a hog roast in Binsted
Christmas hog roast in Binsted, carved to order
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Binsted. Popular choices include roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for end-of-term celebrations and festive open evenings.
For a Christmas party near Binsted, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Sunset in Binsted in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Events we cater in Binsted
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Hosts in Binsted book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
For colleagues travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
What affects the price in Binsted
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A lit route to the food
- Vehicle access close by
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Binsted
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Binsted 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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Planning a Christmas party in Binsted
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Binsted suit a hog roast. Binsted is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of the Holy Cross is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Binsted Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Binsted is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU34, we can roast on site for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on The Street and Lovell Gardens or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Binsted Inn (less than half a mile west)
What else we do in Binsted
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away