Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Stoke, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stoke? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- New Year parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter fairs and markets
A hog roast near Stoke
Christmas hog roast in Stoke, carved to order
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include family Christmas gatherings and sports club Christmas do’s, with rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
In winter near Stoke, we need firm ground and light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Stoke
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
However big or small the event in Stoke, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- New Year parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Society Christmas socials
A winter fair at a school like St Mary Bourne Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
For event organisers in Stoke
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
What else we do in Stoke
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Stoke, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Stoke
Is Stoke close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Stoke?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
China crockery is available on request.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. 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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Stoke in December: what to know
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stoke? We cover the whole area. Stoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 4.1 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards