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Christmas Party Catering in Buckland, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Buckland and the surrounding area.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
Book a hog roast in Buckland
Buckland in December: what to know
Buckland is about 2 miles west of Reigate, in Surrey. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Buckland. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Buckland to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Reigate College, suit a hog roast. For colleagues travelling by train, Betchworth station is about 0.6 miles away. Buckland is within about 3 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 RH3. Streets in the area include Old Road, Sandy Lane and Rectory Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Buckland, we also cover Betchworth (1 mile west), Brockham (1 mile west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (3.6 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Buckland includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Christmas hog roast in Buckland, carved to order
For a work Christmas party in Buckland, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. For family Christmas gatherings and year-end thank-yous, we can cook roast turkey, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Buckland, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Buckland: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Buckland?
Betchworth station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
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.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Sunset in Buckland in late December is 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.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Buckland
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Light by the serving table
- Indoor space for eating
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Label alternatives clearly
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Events we cater in Buckland
It makes a work party feel generous.
In Buckland and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Winter fairs and markets
- Winter open days
- Office Christmas parties
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away