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Hog Roast Catering in Dawesgreen, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast in Dawesgreen? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Community events
Hog roast hire for Dawesgreen
Hog roast hire in Dawesgreen, carved to order
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We’re often asked to cater weddings, day or evening and garden parties and barbecues, serving hog roast rolls, salads and coleslaw.
In a small place like Dawesgreen, 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. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Dawesgreen
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
Why choose hog roast hire in Dawesgreen?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Dawesgreen, such as:
- Christmas parties
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
- Village fêtes and school fairs
PTAs at schools such as Burys Court School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Dawesgreen. Evenings in Dawesgreen stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
FAQs for Dawesgreen
Which station is closest to Dawesgreen?
Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Dawesgreen too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What space does the roaster 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 big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Can you cater in Dawesgreen?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Dawesgreen and the rest of Surrey included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
A hog roast in Dawesgreen: local details
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Dawesgreen, from gardens to fields. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Dawesgreen. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Dawesgreen we cover include Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Dawesgreen includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (within half a mile west)
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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More for events in Dawesgreen
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards