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Christmas Hog Roast for Hammer Bottom
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Hammer Bottom. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Winter open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
A hog roast near Hammer Bottom
Occasions we serve in Hammer Bottom
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Here’s what people in Hammer Bottom most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-term celebrations
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Woolmer Hill School, hot rolls go down well.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
About our Christmas hog roast in Hammer Bottom
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and winter open days.
For a Christmas party near Hammer Bottom, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Hammer Bottom in December: what to know
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Christmas parties in Hammer Bottom. Hammer Bottom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Hammer Bottom is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU27 and GU30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Hammer Bottom, we cover Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer Bottom include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Hammer Bottom include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile east)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Hammer Bottom: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hammer Bottom?
Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
How far is Hammer Bottom from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is turkey available?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Hammer Bottom hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access close by
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hammer Bottom
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By about 4:00pm in late December, Hammer Bottom is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hammer Bottom, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards