Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Ropley, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ropley.
- Society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
Slow-roasted pork in Ropley
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Ropley
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Ropley, from small teams to big crowds. We are frequently asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and festive open evenings, serving crackling, roast turkey and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Ropley, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
FAQs for Ropley
Is Ropley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ropley close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can the food be served indoors?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
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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. In Ropley, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Ropley hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ropley?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ropley. Typical bookings include:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive open evenings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Indoor space for eating
- Parking near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Ropley in December: what to know
Ropley is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Ropley for Christmas parties. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ropley Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From School Lane, Church Lane and Hammond's Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Ropley we cover include Ropley Dean (1 mile west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north), Kitwood (2 miles north-east) and Monkwood (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away