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Christmas Party Catering in Ash, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ash and across Surrey.
- Christmas markets
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Ash
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Ash, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and christmas markets.
Around Ash, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ash
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
What affects the price in Ash
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Ash comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a Christmas party in Ash
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Ash and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ash to Guildford (6 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Walsh CofE Junior School, suit a hog roast. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ash station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
This part of Surrey takes in GU12 and GU10. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Ash sits on or near the A331 and B3206, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. For Christmas parties just outside Ash, we cover Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
A little further out are Ash Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Ash Manor School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dover Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles south)
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ash
Is Ash close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Aldershot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
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.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ash?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ash, such as:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- New Year parties
- Society Christmas socials
If a church like Church of St Peter is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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