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Christmas Hog Roast in Paynes Green
Christmas hog roast in Paynes Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas family parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Paynes Green
Christmas hog roast in Paynes Green, slow-roasted on site
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include winter fairs and markets and christmas lights switch-ons, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
Near Paynes Green, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Indoor space for eating
- A short route for our equipment
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Paynes Green
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Paynes Green hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Paynes Green
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Paynes Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Late-night shopping events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
Nearby places to Paynes Green
Other occasions in Paynes Green
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
FAQs for Paynes Green
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Paynes Green?
The closest is Ockley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Paynes Green?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Festive bookings around Paynes Green
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Wherever your Christmas party is in Paynes Green, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Paynes Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Paynes Green to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Paynes Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Paynes Green we cover include Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In December, it is dark in Paynes Green by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards