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Hog Roast Catering in Claygate, Surrey
Planning a hog roast in Claygate? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Corporate events
Planning an event in Claygate?
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Hog roast hire in Claygate, 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 is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For wakes and memorial gatherings and community events, we can cook coleslaw, salads and spit-roast lamb.
A place like Claygate often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Claygate
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which often makes it better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Claygate
What else we do in Claygate
Why choose hog roast hire in Claygate?
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Claygate, including:
- Community events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Claygate Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Planning a hog roast in Claygate
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Claygate. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Claygate to Guildford (13 miles away).
If you had Claygate Common in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Among the historic houses close to Claygate are The Homewood (2.3 miles west) and Hampton Court Palace (3 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Claygate is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in KT10, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, High Street and Station Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.1 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Claygate includes The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Chessington Community College (1.3 miles east) and Milbourne Lodge School (1.3 miles west)
Claygate: your questions answered
Is Claygate close to London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Claygate?
Claygate has its own station: Claygate station.
Can you cater in Claygate?
Yes, Claygate is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Parking near the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Claygate
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Claygate, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away