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Christmas Party Catering in Oakley, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Oakley and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- December open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Oakley
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Oakley are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast in Oakley, carved to order
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. We’re often asked to cater christmas fairs and office Christmas parties, with rotisserie chicken, crackling and roast turkey.
Around Oakley, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Oakley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Oakley?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Oakley close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy, with roast potatoes on the side.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Where the roaster can go in Oakley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Indoor space for eating
- A lit route to the food
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Oakley
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
Christmas catering near Oakley
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Oakley. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St John's can book a hog roast stall. A winter fair at a school like Oakley CE Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG23, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Oakley include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Oakley
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Oakley
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
In Oakley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Overton station, about 3.7 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count who does not eat pork
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Oakley
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away