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Christmas Party Catering in Dormansland, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Dormansland and the surrounding area.
- December open days
- Work Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast in Dormansland
Christmas hog roast in Dormansland, carved to order
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Dormansland. Whether it’s boxing Day and New Year gatherings and end-of-term celebrations, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and apple sauce for your guests.
In winter near Dormansland, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning a Christmas party in Dormansland
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Hosts in Dormansland book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Dormansland is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St John the Evangelist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For colleagues travelling by train, Dormans station is about 0.6 miles away. Dormansland is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the RH7 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Dormansland, we also cover Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). The countryside around Dormansland includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Dormansland include Lingfield College (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old House at Home (less than half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Dormansland
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Whatever the occasion in Dormansland, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Christmas fairs
- Festive open evenings
- Late-night shopping events
- End-of-term celebrations
A winter fair at a school like Dormansland Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Dormansland
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Centenary Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater in Dormansland?
Yes, Dormansland is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
Nearby places to Dormansland
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The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Dormansland are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards