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Christmas Hog Roast for Chelsham
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chelsham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Society Christmas socials
Planning an event in Chelsham?
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Christmas hog roast in Chelsham, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. Whether it is festive family get-togethers and december open days, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Near Chelsham, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Chelsham: your questions answered
Is Chelsham close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chelsham?
The closest is Woldingham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is lighting needed?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
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.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Chelsham comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a hog roast in Chelsham?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Chelsham
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Chelsham
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Here’s what people in Chelsham most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Festive family get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Warlingham Village Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Nearby places to Chelsham
Other occasions in Chelsham
Chelsham in December: what to know
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Christmas parties in Chelsham are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Chelsham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Chelsham to London (13 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin can book a hog roast stall. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Woldingham station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Here we cover the CR6 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Chelsham, we also cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (within half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chelsham include Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Chelsham include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Add dietary questions to the invite
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away