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Christmas Hog Roast for Shellwood Cross
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shellwood Cross and across Surrey.
- Winter open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast in Shellwood Cross
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Christmas hog roast in Shellwood Cross, carved to order
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Shellwood Cross. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and crackling, and we are frequently booked for end-of-year team celebrations and club and society Christmas parties.
In winter near Shellwood Cross, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Perfect for your Christmas party in Shellwood Cross
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
People around Shellwood Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Shellwood Cross in December: what to know
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Shellwood Cross and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Shellwood Cross is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shellwood Cross to Guildford (14 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew can book a hog roast stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shellwood Cross; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Shellwood Cross we cover include Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Shellwood Cross includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Sunset in Shellwood Cross in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
FAQs for Shellwood Cross
Do you come out to small places like Shellwood Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do you come to Shellwood Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shellwood Cross and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Towns and villages near Shellwood Cross
What else we do in Shellwood Cross
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Site access
- Travel to Shellwood Cross
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’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or RH2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away