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Christmas Hog Roast in Runfold
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Runfold.
- December open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Runfold
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for festive open evenings and lights switch-on evenings.
In a small place like Runfold, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Add dietary questions to the invite
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
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. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Runfold hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Runfold
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
Who books Christmas hog roast in Runfold?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Runfold, such as:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- December open days
- Office Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like South Farnham School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Runfold comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Runfold
Is Runfold close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
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.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Weekdays often have more availability.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you come to Runfold?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Runfold and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
For event organisers in Runfold
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Runfold in December: what to know
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Runfold and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Runfold is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Farnham station is about 1.7 miles away. A Christmas fair at The Church of the Good Shepherd is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Runfold is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU10 and GU9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1.4 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards