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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Dawesgreen, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Dawesgreen.
- Launch days
- Away days
- Client and customer events
Corporate hog roast in Dawesgreen
Staff days in Dawesgreen: access and travel
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. A hog roast suits staff events around Dawesgreen, whatever the venue. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Dawesgreen to Guildford (14 miles away).
For colleagues arriving by train, Betchworth station is about 2.6 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Dawesgreen includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (within half a mile west)
Corporate hog roast in Dawesgreen, carved to order
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Dawesgreen all suit a hog roast, as a thank-you to the team. Popular choices include crackling, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater thank-you lunches and open days and family days.
For farms and rural sites near Dawesgreen, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
We set up on the agreed spot, frequently first thing, then roast through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Questions from Dawesgreen
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Dawesgreen from London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Can you feed staff and families?
Yes, a hog roast suits open days, with chicken and vegetarian options for visitors.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can it be more formal?
It can be dressed up, with plates or china.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about staff who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How do we book for a business?
Tell us what your accounts team needs when you enquire, and we will explain the booking terms.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Events we cater in Dawesgreen
It is quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
In Dawesgreen and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days and family days
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Team treats
- Summer team parties
Dawesgreen sits roughly 21 miles from central London, well within our area.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, everyone gets to join in. 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, with everything listed.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Shelter for the team
- A named contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Open days in Dawesgreen generally finish in daylight, though in winter it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards