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Christmas Hog Roast in Merrow
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 Merrow.
- December open days
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Book a hog roast in Merrow
Perfect for your Christmas party in Merrow
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Here’s what people in Merrow most often book a hog roast for:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter open days
- Office Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bushy Hill Junior School, suit a hog roast.
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- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How our Christmas hog roast works in Merrow
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Merrow. Typical bookings include sports club Christmas do’s and winter open days, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas get-together near Merrow, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Merrow in December: what to know
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Merrow and the surrounding area. Merrow is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
Train travellers will want to know that Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist can book a hog roast stall. Merrow is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU1 and GU4, we can bring the roaster to you. From Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Merrow include St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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FAQs for Merrow
Can you do a hog roast in Riverside Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Merrow, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A lit route to the food
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Merrow
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away