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Christmas Hog Roast in Mid Holmwood
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Mid Holmwood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Mid Holmwood
How our Christmas hog roast works in Mid Holmwood
For a work Christmas party in Mid Holmwood, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it is family Christmas gatherings and end-of-term celebrations, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast turkey and crackling.
Near Mid Holmwood, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Mid Holmwood
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Mid Holmwood in December: what to know
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Mid Holmwood suit a hog roast. Mid Holmwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Mid Holmwood to Guildford (11 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Mid Holmwood 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.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Local streets include Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Mid Holmwood, we also cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mid Holmwood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Norfolk Arms (under half a mile south)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Mid Holmwood
Could you cook in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Mid Holmwood?
The closest is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
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.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A short route for our equipment
- Light by the serving table
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count who does not eat pork
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In December, it’s dark in Mid Holmwood by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Also near Mid Holmwood
Other occasions in Mid Holmwood
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Mid Holmwood
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Mid Holmwood, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Winter open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive family get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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