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Christmas Party Catering in Compton, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Compton.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in Compton
Christmas hog roast in Compton, carved to order
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. For family Christmas gatherings and sports club Christmas do’s, we will put together a menu of crackling, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
In winter near Compton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Compton?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Hosts in Compton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like South Farnham School, hot rolls go down well.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Compton questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Moor Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Compton are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your Christmas party is in Compton, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Compton to Guildford (9 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west, is the nearest station. If a church like St Marys Parish Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Compton, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over GU10 and GU9. Local streets include Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Vehicle access close by
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Light by the serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away