Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Chute Forest, Hampshire
Christmas hog roast in Chute Forest: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Chute Forest
Christmas hog roast in Chute Forest, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We are frequently asked to cater christmas family parties and staff Christmas do’s, with roast turkey, apple sauce and crackling.
In a small place like Chute Forest, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Chute Forest?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Chute Forest, such as:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter open days
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Common questions in Chute Forest
What’s the nearest station to Chute Forest?
Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Chute Forest from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Do you come to Chute Forest?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Chute Forest and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We pack up whatever the weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Christmas parties in Chute Forest are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chute Forest, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Chute Forest
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Chute Forest for Christmas parties. Chute Forest is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Chute Forest to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Mary's Church can book a hog roast stall.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Chute Forest, we also cover Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chute Forest include Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in Chute Forest
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for our equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
For event organisers in Chute Forest
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards