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Christmas Hog Roast for South Earlswood
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in South Earlswood.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
Planning an event in South Earlswood?
South Earlswood in December: what to know
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around South Earlswood suit a hog roast. We cater 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Salfords Primary School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. South Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in RH1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside South Earlswood, we also cover Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around South Earlswood includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near South Earlswood include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
About our Christmas hog roast in South Earlswood
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We’re often asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and christmas fairs, with rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and halloumi skewers.
For a Christmas party near South Earlswood, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In December, it is dark in South Earlswood by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose Christmas hog roast in South Earlswood?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Christ the King draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Where the roaster can go in South Earlswood
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A short route for our equipment
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in South Earlswood
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Questions from South Earlswood
Could you cook in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to South Earlswood
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and the cost guide.
Other occasions in South Earlswood
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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