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Christmas Hog Roast in Upper Hale
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Upper Hale.
- Society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Planning an event in Upper Hale?
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Indoor space for eating
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Vehicle access close by
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Hale
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
How our Christmas hog roast works in Upper Hale
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. On the menu are roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for festive open evenings and family Christmas gatherings.
In Upper Hale, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Other occasions in Upper Hale
Upper Hale: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Upper Hale?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Weybourne LNR?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Christmas catering near Upper Hale
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater Christmas parties across Upper Hale and nearby. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hale School, suit a hog roast. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Farnham station is about 1.6 miles away.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the GU9 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A3016 and B3005, Upper Hale is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Upper Hale includes Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Upper Hale include Farnham Heath End School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (1 mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Prince Consort's Library (1.7 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Give us a contact for the evening.
China crockery is available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved to order.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Upper Hale
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upper Hale:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
- Festive open evenings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mark the Evangelist Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. A lunchtime Christmas party in Upper Hale is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Hale, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards