Surrey · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Box Hill
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Box Hill.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Box Hill
Christmas hog roast in Box Hill, carved to order
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Box Hill, from small teams to big crowds. We are often asked to cater winter fairs and markets and december open days, serving roast potatoes, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Box Hill, we need firm ground and light. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Occasions we serve in Box Hill
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
In Box Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Late-night shopping events
- Year-end thank-yous
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Betchworth station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Box Hill
What else we do in Box Hill
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Light by the serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Festive bookings around Box Hill
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Box Hill for Christmas parties. Box Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Box Hill to Guildford (12 miles away).
If a church like St. Andrew's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like The Ashcombe School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Box Hill; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Box Hill, we cover Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack up whatever the weather.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By about 3:55pm in late December, Box Hill is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- 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 clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Box Hill questions
How far is Box Hill from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Brockham Limeworks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away