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Christmas Party Catering in Downside, Surrey
Christmas hog roast in Downside: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Festive family get-togethers
Planning an event in Downside?
Christmas hog roast in Downside, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Typical bookings include christmas lights switch-ons and festive open evenings, with crackling, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Downside, we need firm ground and light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Light by the serving table
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
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How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Downside are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Downside?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Downside
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
However big or small the event in Downside, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Christmas fairs
- End-of-term celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
For colleagues travelling by train, Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Downside
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Downside for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Downside is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Michael's Chapel can book a hog roast stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Downside; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in KT11, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Downside, we also cover Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Downside includes Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
FAQs for Downside
Is Downside close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Downside?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away