Surrey · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Upper Eashing
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Upper Eashing.
- Christmas fairs
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Eashing
Upper Eashing: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Upper Eashing?
The closest is Godalming station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Upper Eashing
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Upper Eashing, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For late-night shopping events and year-end thank-yous, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
In winter near Upper Eashing, we need firm ground and light. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Upper Eashing
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Godalming station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Light by the serving table
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Christmas parties in Upper Eashing: local tips
Upper Eashing is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Upper Eashing suit a hog roast. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
A winter fair at a school like St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If a church like St Mark's Church and Community Centre is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Upper Eashing is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Surrey takes in GU7. Streets in the area include Eashing Lane and Lower Eashing, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Lower Eashing (1 mile north-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile east), Norney (1 mile north-west), Milford (1 mile south) and Peper Harow (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include St Hilary's School (1.1 miles east) and Godalming College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stag on the River pub (less than half a mile west)
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By about 3:55pm in late December, Upper Eashing is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Eashing, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards