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Christmas Party Catering in Bletchingley, 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 Bletchingley.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Winter open days
A hog roast near Bletchingley
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Christmas hog roast in Bletchingley, slow-roasted on site
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. For club and society Christmas parties and end-of-term celebrations, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast turkey and crackling.
In winter near Bletchingley, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. 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’re paying for.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Bletchingley
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Bletchingley is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Bletchingley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Bletchingley to London (18 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RH1 and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Bletchingley we cover include Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Open spaces near Bletchingley include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Bletchingley include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Prince Albert Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Bletchingley?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Bletchingley, such as:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas fairs
- Festive open evenings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bletchingley Village Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
FAQs for Bletchingley
Could you cook in Kitchen Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Bletchingley from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
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Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Christmas parties in Bletchingley are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away