Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Stroud, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Stroud.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Stroud
How our Christmas hog roast works in Stroud
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. For winter open days and club and society Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
In winter near Stroud, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For event organisers in Stroud
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Stroud?
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stroud:
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
- New Year parties
Train travellers will want to know that Petersfield station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Christmas catering near Stroud
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Christmas parties in Stroud are part of our patch. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Langrish Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. A Christmas fair at Stroud Mission Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Stroud is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Stroud, we also cover Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Stroud includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (1.4 miles east) and Morton House School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Seven Stars pub (under half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A lit route to the food
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Stroud
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Stroud
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In December, it is dark in Stroud by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Also near Stroud
Also in Stroud
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stroud
Do you come out to small places like Stroud?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you cover Stroud?
Yes, Stroud is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away