Surrey · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Shellwood Cross
Corporate hog roast in Shellwood Cross: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Client hospitality
- Launch days
- Thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Shellwood Cross?
How our corporate hog roast works in Shellwood Cross
A summer party for staff in Shellwood Cross does not have to mean a restaurant booking. Keep everyone on site with a hog roast. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and salads, and typical bookings are for retirement do’s and summer staff parties.
Rural businesses around Shellwood Cross can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we tidy up, and leave the site clean.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Shelter for the team
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. If your staff event in Shellwood Cross runs into the evening, check the light: about 9:20pm in June, 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- We check access and the cooking area, then quote.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your team
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your staff event in Shellwood Cross
Our staff serve and clear, so nobody on your team has to help.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shellwood Cross:
- Team-building days
- Summer staff parties
- New premises openings
- Milestone celebrations
Central London is about 22 miles from Shellwood Cross, and we cover it as standard.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Shellwood Cross
Do you come out to small places like Shellwood Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you need a car park?
Anywhere suitable and approved, outdoors and under cover.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
Tell us the numbers and the time and we’ll make it work.
How do we book for a business?
Get in touch with your details, and the quote will include the terms.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Nearby places to Shellwood Cross
Also in Shellwood Cross
Staff days in Shellwood Cross: access and travel
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your staff event is in Shellwood Cross, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Shellwood Cross to Guildford (14 miles away).
Commuters will know that Holmwood station is about 2.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We cover staff events in every part of the RH2 postcode area. Close by, we cover staff events in Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards