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Christmas Party Catering in Hale, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Hale and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas fairs
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
Planning an event in Hale?
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About our Christmas hog roast in Hale
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. We are frequently asked to cater christmas fairs and sports club Christmas do’s, with rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and apple sauce.
In winter near Hale, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Christmas parties in Hale: local tips
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Hale. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Farnham station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Farnham Heath End School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Here we cover the GU9 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Hale, we also cover Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Hale include William Cobbett Primary School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles south)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles east)
Common questions in Hale
Which station is closest to Hale?
Farnham station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hale?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
Do you come to Hale?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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What else we do in Hale
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Hale
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
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 we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Hale. By about 3:55pm in late December, Hale is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Hale?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hale. Typical bookings include:
- December open days
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
A Christmas fair at The Church of St John the Evangelist is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards