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Christmas Hog Roast for Gatton
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Gatton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas markets
Slow-roasted pork in Gatton
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Gatton
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We serve crackling, hog roast rolls and roast turkey, and we’re frequently booked for lights switch-on evenings and office Christmas parties.
For a Christmas party near Gatton, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Gatton are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Gatton
Which station is closest to Gatton?
Merstham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Christmas catering near Gatton
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Gatton. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Gatton to London (about 17 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Lime Tree Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Andrew's Church can book a hog roast stall. Gatton is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over RH2 and RH1. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- 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 will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Gatton?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
In Gatton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Merstham station, about 1 mile east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Gatton
Other occasions in Gatton
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away