Surrey · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Donkey Town
Christmas hog roast in Donkey Town: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- December open days
- Late-night shopping events
Planning an event in Donkey Town?
Christmas hog roast in Donkey Town, carved to order
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. We serve halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater festive family get-togethers and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
Near Donkey Town, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Sunset in Donkey Town in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
Planning a Christmas party in Donkey Town
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Christmas parties in Donkey Town are part of our patch. Donkey Town is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Bagshot station is about 2.3 miles away. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Gordon's School, hot rolls go down well.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Donkey Town include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Donkey Town include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.9 miles east)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Give us a contact for the evening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Donkey Town
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Hosts in Donkey Town book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas fairs
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Festive open evenings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Holy Trinity draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Donkey Town: your questions answered
Could you cook in Brentmoor Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Donkey Town?
Bagshot station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What affects the price in Donkey Town
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away