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Christmas Hog Roast for Mill Lane
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Mill Lane.
- Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
Christmas hog roast in Mill Lane
For event organisers in Mill Lane
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Christmas hog roast in Mill Lane, carved to order
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We’re frequently asked to cater winter fairs and markets and end-of-term celebrations, with halloumi skewers, crackling and hog roast rolls.
Near Mill Lane, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Mill Lane in December: what to know
Mill Lane is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. We cater Christmas parties across Mill Lane and nearby. Mill Lane is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Winchfield station is about 3 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Nicholas' School, suit a hog roast.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Bowenhurst Lane and Aquarius Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Bowling Alley (1 mile south-east), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Dogmersfield (1 mile north) and Crookham Village (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (3.8 miles south-east) and Powderham Castle (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Mill Lane include Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include Court Moor School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Exchequer pub (0.9 miles north)
Events we cater in Mill Lane
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Mill Lane, including:
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
A Christmas fair at Old Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By about 3:55pm in late December, Mill Lane is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Questions from Mill Lane
How far is Mill Lane from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Basingbourne Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away