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Christmas Hog Roast for Shere
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shere.
- Christmas markets
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- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Shere
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Shere. In Shere, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About our Christmas hog roast in Shere
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. For christmas fairs and office Christmas parties, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Shere, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Shere hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A short route for our equipment
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Shere
Also in Shere
Christmas parties in Shere: local tips
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Shere. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. A Christmas fair at The Church of St James is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Shere is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (within half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Shere
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Shere questions
Is Shere too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can you cater in Shere?
Yes, Shere is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Label alternatives clearly
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Shere
It makes a work party feel generous.
In Shere and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive open evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Shere CofE Aided Infant School, hot rolls go down well.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away