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Christmas Hog Roast in Old Dean
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Old Dean.
- December open days
- Christmas markets
- Christmas family parties
Planning an event in Old Dean?
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Indoor space for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Christmas hog roast in Old Dean, 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. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas do’s and end-of-term celebrations.
In Old Dean, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Planning a Christmas party in Old Dean
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. We cover Old Dean and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Old Dean is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Old Dean to Guildford (9 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Collingwood College, hot rolls go down well. For colleagues travelling by train, Camberley station is about 1.5 miles away.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU15 and GU19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Dean include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (less than half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
FAQs for Old Dean
Could you cook in Poors Allotment?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Old Dean?
Camberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Old Dean?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Here’s what people in Old Dean most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
If a church like St Martin's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Why choose a hog roast in Old Dean?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Old Dean
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Old Dean
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Old Dean, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Old Dean are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away