Surrey · England
Christmas Party Catering in Tongham, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Tongham and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas markets
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
Book a hog roast in Tongham
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Tongham
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. We serve roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for lights switch-on evenings and work Christmas parties.
Around Tongham, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. By about 3:55pm in late December, Tongham is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tongham questions
How far is Tongham from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Tongham?
The closest is Ash station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Tongham
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Tongham
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Tongham? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Paul is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include The Connaught School (less than half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Parking near the cooking area
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Tongham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Tongham hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards