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Christmas Party Catering in Shillinglee, Surrey
Christmas hog roast in Shillinglee: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Winter open days
Christmas hog roast for Shillinglee
Christmas hog roast in Shillinglee, slow-roasted on site
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Whether it is new Year parties and staff Christmas do’s, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Shillinglee, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
FAQs for Shillinglee
Is Shillinglee close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Shillinglee?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can the food be served indoors?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Nearby places to Shillinglee
What else we do in Shillinglee
For event organisers in Shillinglee
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Christmas parties in Shillinglee are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Shillinglee
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Christmas catering near Shillinglee
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Shillinglee and the surrounding area. Shillinglee is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shillinglee to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shillinglee, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Events we cater in Shillinglee
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
People around Shillinglee book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
- Winter open days
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.8 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often 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
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Shillinglee
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Vehicle access close by
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away