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Christmas Party Catering in Forestdale, Greater London
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Forestdale.
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Christmas hog roast for Forestdale
Festive bookings around Forestdale
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Hosts in Forestdale book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Forestdale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Forestdale to London (11 miles away).
If a church like St Francis is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Courtwood Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0 and CR2. Local streets include Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Forestdale include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Forestdale include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
Christmas hog roast in Forestdale, 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 christmas fairs and sports club Christmas do’s, we can cook roast potatoes, crackling and apple sauce for your guests.
In Forestdale, festive bookings tend to be at workplaces and homes. Tell us about lighting and access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
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How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Sunset in Forestdale in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Indoor space for eating
As a London location, Forestdale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Forestdale
Could you cook in Addington Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Forestdale?
The closest is Sanderstead station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What affects the price in Forestdale
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
China crockery is available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away