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Hog Roast Catering in Charlton, Surrey
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Charlton. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Corporate events
A hog roast near Charlton
FAQs for Charlton
Which station is closest to Charlton?
Upper Halliford station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Charlton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How our hog roast hire works in Charlton
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. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Whether it is christmas fairs and club events and presentations, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
In a small place like Charlton, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
How we price a hog roast
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Charlton
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Charlton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Charlton
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Apple sauce
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Charlton: venues, access and local tips
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We cover events in Charlton. Charlton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Parks such as Sunbury Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. PTAs at schools such as Littleton CofE Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in TW17, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your event is on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
Nearby places to Charlton
Also in Charlton
Events we cater in Charlton
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Charlton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Parties at home
- Work summer parties
Among the historic houses close to Charlton are Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (4.6 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards