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Christmas Hog Roast for Shortheath
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shortheath and across Surrey.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- New Year parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Shortheath
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Shortheath
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We are often asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and december open days, serving roast turkey, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Shortheath, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Why choose a hog roast in Shortheath?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Shortheath hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and the cost guide.
Shortheath in December: what to know
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Shortheath is well within our area for Christmas parties. Shortheath is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like St Peter's CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Shortheath is on or near the B3384, so we can reach it easily in winter. Shortheath is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU9 and GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Shortheath sits on or near the B3384, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Shortheath includes Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
Where the roaster can go in Shortheath
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shortheath
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Shortheath?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in Shortheath, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas fairs
A Christmas fair at St Peter's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Shortheath: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Shortheath?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Shortheath from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What do people get?
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.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Shortheath are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
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.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away