Surrey · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Abinger Hammer
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Abinger Hammer and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
A hog roast near Abinger Hammer
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Abinger Hammer
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Whether it is lights switch-on evenings and festive family get-togethers, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In winter near Abinger Hammer, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By about 3:55pm in late December, Abinger Hammer is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Abinger Hammer in December: what to know
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Abinger Hammer, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abinger Hammer to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Abinger Hammer 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.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5. From Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Abinger Hammer we cover include Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local pubs include Abinger Arms (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in Abinger Hammer
Do you come out to small places like Abinger Hammer?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Towns and villages near Abinger Hammer
Also in Abinger Hammer
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Abinger Hammer?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Abinger Hammer:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-term celebrations
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Indoor space for eating
- A short route for our equipment
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards