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Christmas Party Catering in Holt Pound, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Holt Pound and across Surrey.
- New Year parties
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in Holt Pound?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Holt Pound
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Holt Pound. We are often asked to cater winter fairs and markets and end-of-year team celebrations, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast turkey.
In a small place like Holt Pound, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Holt Pound
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 will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Holt Pound?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Nearby places to Holt Pound
Other occasions in Holt Pound
Festive bookings around Holt Pound
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Holt Pound suit a hog roast. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Holt Pound to Guildford (12 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Holt Pound is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your Christmas party is on Fullers Road and The Wickets or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Holt Pound?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Holt Pound, such as:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Saint James draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Christmas parties in Holt Pound are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
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. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold 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. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Indoor space for eating
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Holt Pound
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards