Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shipton Bellinger and the surrounding area.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas hog roast for Shipton Bellinger
About our Christmas hog roast in Shipton Bellinger
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. Typical bookings include christmas markets and family Christmas gatherings, serving roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Near Shipton Bellinger, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. By about 4:00pm in late December, Shipton Bellinger is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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Shipton Bellinger in December: what to know
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. We cater Christmas parties across Shipton Bellinger and nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shipton Bellinger to Southampton (23 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Shipton Bellinger Primary School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP9. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Shipton Bellinger includes Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (under half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We pack up whatever the weather.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
What affects the price in Shipton Bellinger
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A short route for our equipment
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Shipton Bellinger: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shipton Bellinger?
Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Shipton Bellinger too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Why choose a hog roast in Shipton Bellinger?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away