Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Mapledurwell, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Mapledurwell.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
Slow-roasted pork in Mapledurwell
Christmas hog roast in Mapledurwell, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Whether it is office Christmas parties and festive open evenings, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and roast turkey.
For a Christmas party near Mapledurwell, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Occasions we serve in Mapledurwell
It makes a work party feel generous.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter fairs and markets
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
Nearby places to Mapledurwell
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Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A short route for our equipment
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Mapledurwell comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Christmas parties in Mapledurwell: local tips
Mapledurwell is about 4 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Mapledurwell, whatever the venue. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St. Mary can book a hog roast stall.
We cater Christmas parties across the RG27 and RG25 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Canal Reach, Greywell Road and Frog Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Mapledurwell, we cover Andwell (1 mile north), Water End (1 mile north), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Chineham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (1.6 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Mapledurwell includes The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
Common questions in Mapledurwell
Is Mapledurwell 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.
How far is Mapledurwell from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Roast turkey can be added.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away