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Christmas Hog Roast in Longcross
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Longcross and the surrounding area.
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open evenings
- New Year parties
Christmas hog roast in Longcross
About our Christmas hog roast in Longcross
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Whether it is christmas markets and christmas lights switch-ons, we can cook crackling, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes for your guests.
Near Longcross, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Longcross questions
Can you do a hog roast in Gracious Pond?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Longcross from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What happens if it’s dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can you cater in Longcross?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Longcross. In December, it is dark in Longcross by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Longcross
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Longcross, such as:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- New Year parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Longcross Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
For event organisers in Longcross
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Also in Longcross
Longcross in December: what to know
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. We cover Longcross and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Longcross to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Longcross station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over KT16. Local streets include Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Count who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Where the roaster can go in Longcross
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Longcross hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Longcross, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away