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Christmas Hog Roast for Ashtead
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Ashtead.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
Book a hog roast in Ashtead
Christmas hog roast in Ashtead, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for new Year parties and christmas markets.
For a festive get-together in Ashtead, hot pork and turkey make a change from the usual. Keep the cooking spot close and well lit. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. By about 3:55pm in late December, Ashtead 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 confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Planning a Christmas party in Ashtead
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We cater Christmas parties across Ashtead and nearby, from gardens to fields. Ashtead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Parsons Mead School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Ashtead station is about 0.6 miles away. Ashtead is within about 4 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 KT21 and KT22, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Box Hill and The Lake.
- Schools near Ashtead include Barnett Wood Infant School (within half a mile north-west) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower Public House (under half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast turkey can be added.
What affects the price in Ashtead
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ashtead?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Hosts in Ashtead book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas fairs
Christmas fairs at a church such as St George's Church can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Ashtead
Is Ashtead close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Can you cater in Ashtead?
Yes, Ashtead is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What happens if it is dark?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where the roaster can go in Ashtead
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards