Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Upton Grey, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Upton Grey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
Planning an event in Upton Grey?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Upton Grey
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Upton Grey, from small teams to big crowds. Popular choices include roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater society Christmas socials and festive family get-togethers.
For a Christmas party near Upton Grey, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Towns and villages near Upton Grey
More for events in Upton Grey
Who books Christmas hog roast in Upton Grey?
It makes a work party feel generous.
In Upton Grey and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas markets
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Upton Grey
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
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.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Parking near the cooking area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upton Grey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning a Christmas party in Upton Grey
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Hosts in Upton Grey book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Hook station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Upton Grey comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upton Grey, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Common questions in Upton Grey
Which station is closest to Upton Grey?
Hook station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Upton Grey?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you cover Upton Grey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Upton Grey and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards