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Christmas Hog Roast in Jacobs Well
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 Jacobs Well.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas fairs
- Late-night shopping events
Slow-roasted pork in Jacobs Well
Christmas hog roast in Jacobs Well, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. For office Christmas parties and christmas markets, we can cook roast turkey, apple sauce and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Near Jacobs Well, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Jacobs Well: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Stringer's Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Jacobs Well?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Places near Jacobs Well
What else we do in Jacobs Well
Events we cater in Jacobs Well
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Jacobs Well and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
A winter fair at a school like Weyfield Academy gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Christmas parties in Jacobs Well: local tips
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Jacobs Well, whatever the venue. Jacobs Well is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If people are coming by rail, Worplesdon station is about 1.5 miles away. If a church like St Peter's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Jacobs Well is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Jacobs Well we cover include Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
A little further out are The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Nearby schools include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Label alternatives clearly
- Count who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Jacobs Well
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Jacobs Well comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards