Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Whitchurch, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Whitchurch and the surrounding area.
- New Year parties
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- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in Whitchurch
Christmas hog roast in Whitchurch, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Whitchurch, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Typical bookings include staff Christmas do’s and society Christmas socials, serving roast turkey, roast potatoes and crackling.
At a festive party in Whitchurch, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Whitchurch
What’s the nearest station to Whitchurch?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
How far is Whitchurch from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
For event organisers in Whitchurch
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label alternatives clearly
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Give us a contact for the evening.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Whitchurch comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Whitchurch
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Towns and villages near Whitchurch
What else we do in Whitchurch
Festive bookings around Whitchurch
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Whitchurch, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Whitchurch is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away. With the B3400 nearby, December journeys to Whitchurch are straightforward.
Anywhere in RG28, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and London Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the B3400 close by, Whitchurch is simple for us to get to with the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Whitchurch, we cover Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Testbourne Community School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red House Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Whitchurch
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Events we cater in Whitchurch
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
However big or small the event in Whitchurch, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Work Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
A Christmas fair at Church of All Hallows is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away