Surrey · England
Christmas Party Catering in Wanborough, Surrey
Christmas hog roast in Wanborough: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast in Wanborough
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
About our Christmas hog roast in Wanborough
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve crackling, hog roast rolls and roast turkey, and we’re frequently booked for sports club Christmas do’s and winter fairs and markets.
In winter near Wanborough, we need firm ground and light. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Wanborough comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Wanborough
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Christmas catering near Wanborough
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Christmas parties in Wanborough, as well as the surrounding area. Wanborough is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Puttenham CofE Infant School, suit a hog roast. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Wanborough station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your Christmas party is in GU3, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Wanborough includes Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Good Intent pub (0.7 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Wanborough
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Wanborough
Is Wanborough too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Wanborough?
Wanborough station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Wanborough
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Whatever the occasion in Wanborough, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-term celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- December open days
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Towns and villages near Wanborough
Also in Wanborough
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away