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Christmas Hog Roast in Rowly
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rowly? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Rowly
Rowly in December: what to know
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your Christmas party is in Rowly, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Rowly is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rowly to Guildford (7 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Glebelands School, hot rolls go down well. Rowly is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU6 and GU5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Rowly, we also cover Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). The countryside around Rowly includes Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Christmas hog roast in Rowly, carved to order
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve halloumi skewers, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater winter fairs and markets and staff Christmas do’s.
In winter near Rowly, we need firm ground and light. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Rowly in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Rowly
What else we do in Rowly
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Indoor space for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Rowly: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Rowly?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Rowly from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
About the food
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Rowly?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Hosts in Rowly book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 3.9 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why choose a hog roast in Rowly?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away