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Christmas Hog Roast for Shackleford
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Shackleford. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
A hog roast near Shackleford
How our Christmas hog roast works in Shackleford
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Shackleford. We’re often asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and sports club Christmas do’s, with hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and roast turkey.
In winter near Shackleford, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Shackleford comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Shackleford
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Godalming station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking 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.
Christmas parties in Shackleford: local tips
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your Christmas party is in Shackleford, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Shackleford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. A winter fair at a school like St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shackleford; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in GU8, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Shackleford, we cover Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Shackleford include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
Shackleford questions
Do you come out to small places like Shackleford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Middlebriars Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
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 photo if you are unsure.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away