Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Chilbolton, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Chilbolton.
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
Planning an event in Chilbolton?
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
About our Christmas hog roast in Chilbolton
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Chilbolton, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. We are frequently asked to cater festive open evenings and christmas fairs, with rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and roast turkey.
Near Chilbolton, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Chilbolton
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Chilbolton questions
Is Chilbolton close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Chilbolton?
Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Planning a Christmas party in Chilbolton
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Chilbolton. Chilbolton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Wherwell Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
For Christmas parties in SO20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Chilbolton, we also cover Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Abbots Mitre pub (less than half a mile north)
Where the roaster can go in Chilbolton
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A lit route to the food
- Clearance from walls and tents
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Chilbolton comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- 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
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
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. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Chilbolton?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
People around Chilbolton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
If a church like Church of St Mary the Less is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away