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Hog Roast Catering in Blackheath, Surrey
We bring a hog roast across Blackheath and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Work summer parties
- Club events and presentations
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire in Blackheath
Hog roast hire in Blackheath, carved to order
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. For corporate events and weddings, day or evening, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, crackling and salads for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Blackheath, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
For event organisers in Blackheath
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
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Blackheath: venues, access and local tips
Blackheath is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits events around Blackheath, whatever the venue. Blackheath is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School, can book a hog roast stall. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Martin, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Blackheath is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Blackheath, we also cover Chilworth (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (2 miles north-west), Shalford (2 miles west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Farnham (12 miles west).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (2.8 miles east). Within reach you will find St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Nearby, you will find The Percy Arms (0.7 miles north)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Around midsummer it stays light in Blackheath until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Blackheath
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is Blackheath too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose a hog roast in Blackheath?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away