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Christmas Hog Roast for Haslemere
Christmas hog roast in Haslemere: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
A hog roast near Haslemere
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Christmas hog roast in Haslemere, slow-roasted on site
Festive events of all kinds around Haslemere suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. Typical bookings include december open days and christmas markets, with roast potatoes, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken.
In Haslemere, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Planning a Christmas party in Haslemere
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Haslemere, whatever the venue. Haslemere is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Haslemere to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Haslemere station serves Haslemere directly. A Christmas fair at Church of St Christopher is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Haslemere is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU27, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A286 and A287, Haslemere is simple for us to get to with the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Haslemere, we cover Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Haslemere include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
What affects the price in Haslemere
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Haslemere
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Site access
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Haslemere
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Haslemere, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
Events we cater in Haslemere
It makes a work party feel generous.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Haslemere, including:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Shottermill Infant School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Common questions in Haslemere
Which station is closest to Haslemere?
Haslemere station, in Haslemere itself.
How far is Haslemere from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Haslemere
Also in Haslemere
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away