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Christmas Hog Roast in Abinger Bottom
Christmas hog roast in Abinger Bottom: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festive open evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
Book a hog roast in Abinger Bottom
Christmas hog roast in Abinger Bottom, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Abinger Bottom, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. We serve apple sauce, roast turkey and crackling, and we are frequently booked for christmas family parties and end-of-term celebrations.
In winter near Abinger Bottom, we need firm ground and light. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Abinger Bottom
Do you come out to small places like Abinger Bottom?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Abinger Bottom?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is typically fine with the venue’s agreement.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is turkey available?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, it is dark in Abinger Bottom by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- 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 in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Abinger Bottom
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Abinger Bottom, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Abinger Bottom in December: what to know
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Abinger Bottom, whatever the venue. Abinger Bottom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Abinger Bottom to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west. A winter fair at a school like Belmont Prep School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Abinger Bottom is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over RH5 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Abinger Bottom, we also cover Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
Why choose a hog roast in Abinger Bottom?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Abinger Bottom hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close by
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
Nearby places to Abinger Bottom
What else we do in Abinger Bottom
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards