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Christmas Hog Roast in Tilford
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Tilford and the surrounding area.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-term celebrations
- Staff Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Tilford?
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Tilford
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. Whether it’s end-of-year team celebrations and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Tilford, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count who does not eat pork
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. 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. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Tilford: your questions answered
How far is Tilford from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Tilford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can normally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Do you need lighting?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we will sort lighting together.
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 will check.
Christmas parties in Tilford: local tips
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Tilford? We cover the whole area. Tilford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tilford to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall. If people are coming by rail, Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Tilford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tilford include Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
- Local schools include South Farnham School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Sunset in Tilford in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Tilford
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
Nearby places to Tilford
Also in Tilford
Who books Christmas hog roast in Tilford?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Whatever the occasion in Tilford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
A winter fair at a school like Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards