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Christmas Hog Roast for Artington
Christmas hog roast in Artington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
A hog roast near Artington
About our Christmas hog roast in Artington
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Typical bookings include winter fairs and markets and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, serving apple sauce, hog roast rolls and crackling.
In a small place like Artington, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Festive bookings around Artington
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater Christmas parties across Artington and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shalford Infant School, suit a hog roast. With the A3100 nearby, December journeys to Artington are straightforward. Artington is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Artington sits on or near the A3100, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. For Christmas parties just outside Artington, we cover Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Police Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Artington include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ship Public House (within half a mile north)
Common questions in Artington
Do you come out to small places like Artington?
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 in Shalford Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Do you come to Artington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Artington and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Artington?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Artington:
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
If people are coming by rail, Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Artington are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Artington, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Light by the serving table
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards