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Christmas Party Catering in Parkgate, Surrey
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Parkgate. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Book a hog roast in Parkgate
Christmas hog roast in Parkgate, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Whether it’s late-night shopping events and family Christmas gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast turkey for your guests.
In a small place like Parkgate, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label alternatives clearly
Give us a contact for the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Indoor space for eating
- Vehicle access close by
- A lit route to the food
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Occasions we serve in Parkgate
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Parkgate. Here are some of the most popular:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
Train travellers will want to know that Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. A lunchtime Christmas party in Parkgate is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Parkgate, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Parkgate
Is Parkgate close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Parkgate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning a Christmas party in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Christmas parties in Parkgate, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Parkgate to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Parkgate is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in RH5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards