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Christmas Party Catering in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Vernham Dean and the surrounding area.
- New Year parties
- December open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
A hog roast near Vernham Dean
Christmas hog roast in Vernham Dean, slow-roasted on site
For a work Christmas party in Vernham Dean, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it’s festive open evenings and sports club Christmas do’s, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Vernham Dean, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Vernham Dean hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Vernham Dean: local tips
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Vernham Dean, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Vernham Dean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 25 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Christmas parties anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Bulpits Hill and Back Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Open spaces near Vernham Dean include Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (within half a mile south)
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
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Other occasions in Vernham Dean
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By about 4:00pm in late December, Vernham Dean is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are 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.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Vernham Dean
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Travel to Vernham Dean
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Vernham Dean, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Vernham Dean
Is Vernham Dean close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Vernham Dean too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Is turkey available?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away