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Christmas Party Catering in Ramsnest Common, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ramsnest Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Work Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
Christmas hog roast for Ramsnest Common
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
About our Christmas hog roast in Ramsnest Common
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Ramsnest Common: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. For new Year parties and christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast turkey and more.
In winter near Ramsnest Common, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In Ramsnest Common, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Ramsnest Common
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Ramsnest Common for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Ramsnest Common to Guildford (11 miles away).
Ramsnest Common is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Ramsnest Common, we also cover Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ramsnest Common
What’s the nearest station to Ramsnest Common?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3 miles away.
How far is Ramsnest Common from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Ramsnest Common
- Plates or china
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Ramsnest Common hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ramsnest Common
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- December open days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Ramsnest Common
Other occasions in Ramsnest Common
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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