Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hook, Hampshire
Christmas hog roast in Hook: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- New Year parties
A hog roast near Hook
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Hook, slow-roasted on site
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Hook: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Popular choices include crackling, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for festive family get-togethers and new Year parties.
Around Hook, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas parties in Hook: local tips
Hook is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cover Hook and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Hook is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
If a church like St John the Evangelist is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Hook station is in Hook itself.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Rookswood Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Hook on the B3349, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Hook Common (1 mile south-west), Murrell Green (1 mile east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south), Newnham (1 mile west) and Nately Scures (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (1.6 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hook includes Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (2.2 miles south)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A short route for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hook
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Hook
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hook:
- Christmas markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Hook Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
For event organisers in Hook
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Sunset in Hook in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Hook
What’s the nearest station to Hook?
Hook station, in Hook itself.
Is Hook close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you need lighting?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
More for events in Hook
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards