Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Crookham Village, Hampshire
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Crookham Village. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
A hog roast near Crookham Village
Crookham Village in December: what to know
Crookham Village is about 1 mile west of Fleet, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Crookham Village, whatever the venue. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like All Saints Church of England Aided Junior School, hot rolls go down well. Train travellers will want to know that Fleet station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in GU51, we can bring the roaster to you. From The Street, Hitches Lane and Nightingale View or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Crookham Village, we cover Dogmersfield (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north) and Mill Lane (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crookham Village include Hitches Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (0.5 miles north) and Sunday School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spice Merchant pub (within half a mile south)
How our Christmas hog roast works in Crookham Village
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Crookham Village. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff Christmas do’s and club and society Christmas parties.
Near Crookham Village, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Crookham Village, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Crookham Village
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Crookham Village and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
A Christmas fair at All Saints' Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Crookham Village: your questions answered
Is Crookham Village close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Crookham Village too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Crookham Village?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away