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Christmas Party Catering in Alfold, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Alfold.
- Festive open evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Lights switch-on evenings
A hog roast near Alfold
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Alfold comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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How our Christmas hog roast works in Alfold
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Whether it’s end-of-year team celebrations and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we can cook roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In winter near Alfold, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A lit route to the food
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Alfold
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Alfold. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Christmas catering near Alfold
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Christmas parties in Alfold are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 395 places across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Alfold to Guildford (11 miles away).
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Within reach you’ll find Shillinglee Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
Places near Alfold
Other occasions in Alfold
FAQs for Alfold
Is Alfold close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Alfold?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you come to Alfold?
Yes, Alfold is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away