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Christmas Hog Roast in Tilford Reeds
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Tilford Reeds. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Tilford Reeds
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Tilford Reeds
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Tilford Reeds
For a work Christmas party in Tilford Reeds, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We are often asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with roast turkey, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls.
In winter near Tilford Reeds, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Christmas catering near Tilford Reeds
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Tilford Reeds for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tilford Reeds to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, suit a hog roast. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tilford Reeds, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Tilford Reeds, we also cover Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tilford Reeds include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Events we cater in Tilford Reeds
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Tilford Reeds, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter open days
- Christmas fairs
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Tilford Reeds
Other occasions in Tilford Reeds
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Tilford Reeds comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A lit route to the food
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Tilford Reeds
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
Tilford Reeds: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Tilford Reeds?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Tilford Reeds too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, 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 confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards