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Christmas Hog Roast in Banstead
Christmas hog roast in Banstead: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Banstead
Christmas hog roast in Banstead, carved to order
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and crackling, and we’re often booked for christmas markets and new Year parties.
Around Banstead, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Banstead
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Banstead
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Fames Rough?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you cover Banstead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Banstead and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What affects the price in Banstead
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Banstead
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in Banstead, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Festive open evenings
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Share the allergen information in advance
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, it is dark in Banstead by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning a Christmas party in Banstead
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Banstead and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Banstead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Banstead is on or near the A217 and A2022, so we can reach it easily in winter. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Banstead; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the SM7 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Banstead sits on or near the A217 and A2022, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Other places close to Banstead we cover include Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Banstead include Priory Preparatory School (within half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack pub (within half a mile east)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away