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Christmas Hog Roast in Mayes Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Mayes Green and the surrounding area.
- Christmas markets
- December open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Book a hog roast in Mayes Green
Christmas parties in Mayes Green: local tips
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Wherever your Christmas party is in Mayes Green, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre. A winter fair at a school like Hurtwood House gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Mayes Green 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.
For Christmas parties in RH5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). The countryside around Mayes Green includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Scarlett Arms Public House (0.7 miles south)
Christmas hog roast in Mayes Green, carved to order
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Typical bookings include late-night shopping events and club and society Christmas parties, serving hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers.
For a Christmas party near Mayes Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Mayes Green?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
Whatever the occasion in Mayes Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive open evenings
- End-of-term celebrations
If a church like Church of St John the Baptist is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Sunset in Mayes Green in late December is 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.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Mayes Green questions
Could you cook in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Is turkey available?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Mayes Green
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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Other occasions in Mayes Green
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Where the roaster can go in Mayes Green
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Indoor space for eating
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Mayes Green
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards