Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Great Shoddesden, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Great Shoddesden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas hog roast for Great Shoddesden
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Vehicle access close by
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Great Shoddesden
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
How our Christmas hog roast works in Great Shoddesden
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Great Shoddesden, from small teams to big crowds. For year-end thank-yous and december open days, we can cook roast potatoes, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Great Shoddesden, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Christmas parties in Great Shoddesden: local tips
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Hosts in Great Shoddesden book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Great Shoddesden to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Grateley station is about 4.9 miles away.
Christmas parties anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count who does not eat pork
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
China crockery is available on request.
Events we cater in Great Shoddesden
It makes a work party feel generous.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
A winter fair at a school like Ludgershall Castle Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Great Shoddesden are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
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Great Shoddesden questions
What’s the nearest station to Great Shoddesden?
Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Great Shoddesden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is normally fine with the venue’s agreement.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Great Shoddesden
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards