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Christmas Party Catering in Pains-Hill, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Pains-Hill and across Surrey.
- Winter open days
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast for Pains-Hill
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Light by the serving table
- A short route for our equipment
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Christmas hog roast in Pains-Hill, 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. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater society Christmas socials and year-end thank-yous.
For a Christmas party near Pains-Hill, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Pains-Hill: local tips
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Hosts in Pains-Hill book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Pains-Hill to London (about 18 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Limpsfield CofE Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RH8 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Pastens Road and Pains Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Pains-Hill include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Pains-Hill include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By about 3:55pm in late December, Pains-Hill is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Pains-Hill
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Pains-Hill
Which station is closest to Pains-Hill?
The closest is Hurst Green station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Pains-Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Events we cater in Pains-Hill
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Hosts in Pains-Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- New Year parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas family parties
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Andrew's can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Nearby places to Pains-Hill
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Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information in advance
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Roast turkey can be added.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away