Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Botley, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Botley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast for Botley
Christmas hog roast in Botley, carved to order
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. For office Christmas parties and winter open days, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Around Botley, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Festive bookings around Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Botley and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Botley is on or near the A334, so we can reach it easily in winter. The coast is within about 5 miles of Botley, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in SO30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A334 close by, Botley is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Botley we cover include Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Botley include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (within half a mile east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Sunset in Botley 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.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add dietary questions to the invite
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
Perfect for your Christmas party in Botley
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Botley:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
Questions from Botley
Is Botley close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Botley?
Botley station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is typically fine with the venue’s agreement.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Botley
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Towns and villages near Botley
What else we do in Botley
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards