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Christmas Party Catering in Goldsworth Park, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Goldsworth Park.
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A hog roast near Goldsworth Park
How our Christmas hog roast works in Goldsworth Park
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Goldsworth Park. Typical bookings include christmas family parties and winter fairs and markets, serving roast turkey, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In Goldsworth Park, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Goldsworth Park
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Goldsworth Park 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.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Goldsworth Park: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Goldsworth Park?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do a hog roast in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Christmas catering near Goldsworth Park
Goldsworth Park is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. Christmas parties in Goldsworth Park are part of our patch. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Goldsworth Primary School, suit a hog roast. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Woking station is about 1 mile away.
For Christmas parties in GU21 and GU22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Elm Road, Well Lane and Bury Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A324 close by, Goldsworth Park is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Woking (1 mile east), St John's (1 mile south-west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (0.9 miles east) and Woking Community Hospital (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Goldsworth Park includes Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Woking High School (0.8 miles north-east) and Hoe Valley School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (0.5 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Other occasions in Goldsworth Park
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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