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Christmas Hog Roast in Sandhills
Christmas hog roast in Sandhills: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-term celebrations
A hog roast near Sandhills
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Sunset in Sandhills in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About our Christmas hog roast in Sandhills
Festive events of all kinds around Sandhills suit a hog roast. We are often asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and late-night shopping events, with roast potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls.
Near Sandhills, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
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Other occasions in Sandhills
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Why choose a hog roast in Sandhills?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Sandhills
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Sandhills: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sandhills?
Witley station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
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.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we will sort lighting together.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A lit route to the food
- Vehicle access close by
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Sandhills
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Christmas catering near Sandhills
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Christmas parties in Sandhills are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sandhills to Guildford (9 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as King Edward's School Witley, suit a hog roast. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Witley station, about 0.5 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sandhills; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Sandhills, we also cover Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandhills include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away