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Hog Roast Catering in Holmethorpe, Surrey
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Holmethorpe. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Planning an event in Holmethorpe?
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Hog roast hire in Holmethorpe, carved to order
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Holmethorpe, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We are frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and garden parties and barbecues, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
For a place the size of Holmethorpe, your own garden is often the best venue: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Holmethorpe
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
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.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Holmethorpe, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast in Holmethorpe
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Holmethorpe?
Redhill station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is our garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Occasions we serve in Holmethorpe
There is very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
Here’s what people in Holmethorpe most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Festive gatherings
Coming by train? Redhill station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Count anyone 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 you only need to provide the space.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
A hog roast in Holmethorpe: local details
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We cater events across Holmethorpe and nearby. Holmethorpe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Holmethorpe to London (17 miles away).
If you had Nutfield Marshes in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. After a service at Holy Trinity, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Holmethorpe is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of Surrey takes in RH1 and RH9, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Holmethorpe we cover include South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holmethorpe include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Lime Tree Primary School (within half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
More for events in Holmethorpe
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away