Hampshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Woodside, Hampshire
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Woodside. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter fairs and markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Woodside
Christmas hog roast in Woodside, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. For christmas markets and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, hog roast rolls and crackling for your guests.
Near Woodside, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Woodside
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
However big or small the event in Woodside, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- December open days
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter fairs and markets
- Lights switch-on evenings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Christmas parties in Woodside are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Woodside, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Woodside: your questions answered
Is Woodside close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Woodside too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 will confirm the space with your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Where the roaster can go in Woodside
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Christmas catering near Woodside
Woodside is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Woodside. Woodside is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 26 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Woodside, we also cover Vernham Dean (1 mile east) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (10 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Open spaces near Woodside include Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (0.6 miles east)
Nearby places to Woodside
More for events in Woodside
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away