Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Viables, Hampshire
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Viables. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Viables?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Viables
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Whether it is christmas family parties and end-of-term celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and crackling.
In Viables, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information in advance
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Christmas parties in Viables: local tips
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Viables and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Viables is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Viables to Reading (about 15 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Basingstoke station is about 1.3 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG21, RG22 and RG25, we can roast on site for your guests. From Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Viables include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Queen Mary's College (less than half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Viables?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Viables:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Late-night shopping events
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Towns and villages near Viables
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
FAQs for Viables
Can you do a hog roast in Hackwood Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Viables from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In December, it’s dark in Viables 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.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
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 will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Parking near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards