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Christmas Party Catering in Boundstone, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Boundstone.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
Christmas hog roast for Boundstone
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Vehicle access close by
- Indoor space for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Christmas hog roast in Boundstone, carved to order
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. On the menu are roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling, and typical bookings are for christmas markets and festive open evenings.
In Boundstone, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Events we cater in Boundstone
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Boundstone and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas markets
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Boundstone
Also in Boundstone
Boundstone: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Boundstone?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cover Boundstone?
Yes, Boundstone is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
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. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. A lunchtime Christmas party in Boundstone is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Festive bookings around Boundstone
Boundstone is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Boundstone, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at St Timothy is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Boundstone is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU10, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Jubilee Lane, Vine Way and Vine Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Boundstone, we also cover Shortheath (1 mile north), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-west), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile west) and Batt's Corner (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (2 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
See how we price or the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards