Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Palestine, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Palestine.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Palestine
Christmas parties in Palestine: local tips
Palestine is in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Palestine and the surrounding area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Palestine to Southampton (20 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Palestine: Grateley station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Grateley Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Wherever your Christmas party is in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, Streetway Road and Campbell Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Grateley (1 mile north-east), Quarley (2 miles north), Over Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Quarley Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
Christmas hog roast in Palestine, slow-roasted on site
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. Popular choices include crackling, hog roast rolls and roast turkey, and we are regularly asked to cater late-night shopping events and sports club Christmas do’s.
In winter near Palestine, we need firm ground and light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Where the roaster can go in Palestine
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- 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.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Nearby places to Palestine
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Give us a contact for the evening.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By about 4:00pm in late December, Palestine is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Palestine
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Palestine. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-term celebrations
- New Year parties
- Festive open evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Leonard can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Common questions in Palestine
How far is Palestine from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Palestine?
Grateley station, in Palestine itself.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards