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Hog Roast Catering in Blackbrook, Surrey
We bring a hog roast across Blackbrook and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Club events and presentations
- Wakes
Hog roast hire in Blackbrook
Hog roast hire in Blackbrook, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it’s sports clubs and societies and staff days and open days, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
Somewhere as small as Blackbrook, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Blackbrook
Can you do a hog roast in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Blackbrook?
The closest is Holmwood station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Blackbrook, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Blackbrook
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast in Blackbrook? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Inholms Clay Pit? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Blackbrook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Schools near Blackbrook include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Perfect for your event in Blackbrook
For big gatherings in Blackbrook, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Here’s what people in Blackbrook most often book a hog roast for:
- Staff days and open days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, day or evening
For a fundraiser at a school like St John's Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Also near Blackbrook
Also in Blackbrook
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards