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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Holmethorpe, Surrey
Planning a hog roast for your team in Holmethorpe? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Client hospitality
- Launch days
- Summer staff parties
Slow-roasted pork in Holmethorpe
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How our corporate hog roast works in Holmethorpe
Sites usually have rules for outside caterers: access, gas cooking and the cooking area. Tell us what your facilities team needs. For project wrap-ups and team-building days, we can cook coleslaw, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls and more.
Teams near Holmethorpe frequently go for a lunch in the yard or grounds. Let us know about the site. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Events we cater in Holmethorpe
You don’t need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Holmethorpe. Typical bookings include:
- Site open days
- Long-service celebrations
- Thank-you lunches
- Summer team parties
Central London is about 17 miles from Holmethorpe, well within our area.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Holmethorpe questions
Do you cater at venues 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.
Which station is closest to Holmethorpe?
Redhill station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you send documents for facilities?
Let us know your site’s requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your staff, with crackling for everyone who wants it. After-work summer events in Holmethorpe have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer and 8:50pm in late May, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. By late September, sunset is around 7:05pm.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- We check site access and send a price.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Business events near Holmethorpe
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at staff events around Holmethorpe. Holmethorpe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Redhill station is about 0.8 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in RH1 and RH9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many staff. From Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Holmethorpe we cover include South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Holmethorpe include Lime Tree Primary School (less than half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
Afterwards we tidy up, and leave the site clean.
Add rotisserie chicken or lamb for choice.
Other occasions in Holmethorpe
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and usually better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away