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Christmas Hog Roast for The Sands
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in The Sands.
- Winter fairs and markets
- December open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in The Sands
The Sands in December: what to know
The Sands is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. The Sands is well within our area for Christmas parties. The Sands is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from The Sands to Guildford (8 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles west. Christmas fairs at a church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd can book a hog roast stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of The Sands; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your Christmas party could be at a house on The Green, Binton Lane and Botany Hill, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside The Sands, we cover Runfold (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Seale (1 mile north-east) and Tongham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Seale and Tongham (0.9 miles north-east) and Ash Museum (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Runfold Wood.
Christmas hog roast in The Sands, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. For lights switch-on evenings and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook roast turkey, crackling and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like The Sands, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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What else we do in The Sands
Perfect for your Christmas party in The Sands
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
People around The Sands book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Work Christmas parties
- December open days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as South Farnham School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Label alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in The Sands
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In The Sands, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Questions from The Sands
Is The Sands too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to The Sands?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards