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Christmas Hog Roast for St John's
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in St John's.
- Festive open evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in St John's?
Why choose a hog roast in St John's?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why St John's hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How our Christmas hog roast works in St John's
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in St John's. Whether it is work Christmas parties and society Christmas socials, we can cook roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and crackling and more.
For a Christmas get-together near St John's, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, it is dark in St John's by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
Christmas parties in St John's: local tips
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in St John's? We can help. St John's is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College, hot rolls go down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as St John's Church can book a hog roast stall.
Anywhere in GU21 and GU22, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around St John's include the A324, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near St John's include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
Who books Christmas hog roast in St John's?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
However big or small the event in St John's, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Winter fairs and markets
- December open days
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Woking station, about 1.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
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St John's: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Brookwood Lye?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to St John's?
Woking station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you cover St John's?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including St John's and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens if it is dark?
It gets dark early, so we will sort lighting together.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What affects the price in St John's
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or GU21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away