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Christmas Party Catering in Abbotswood, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Abbotswood and Surrey, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Work Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Abbotswood
For event organisers in Abbotswood
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Christmas hog roast in Abbotswood, slow-roasted on site
Festive events of all kinds around Abbotswood suit a hog roast. Whether it’s festive open evenings and festive family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Around Abbotswood, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
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.
Abbotswood questions
Can you do a hog roast in Stoke Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Abbotswood close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can you cater in Abbotswood?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Abbotswood, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Abbotswood, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Abbotswood
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Abbotswood?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas markets
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Christ Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Where the roaster can go in Abbotswood
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Christmas parties in Abbotswood. Abbotswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
A winter fair at a school like Lanesborough School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, London Road (Guildford) station is in Abbotswood itself. Abbotswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the GU1 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on York Road, Stoke Road and Maori Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A246 and A3100 close by, Abbotswood is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Guildford (1 mile north-west), Burpham (1 mile north-east), Bellfields (1 mile north-west), Merrow (1 mile east) and East Shalford (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include Guildford High School (under half a mile north-west) and Holy Trinity (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rats Castle pub (within half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards