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Hog Roast Catering in Kingswood, Surrey
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Kingswood. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near Kingswood
About our hog roast hire in Kingswood
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We serve crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for staff days and open days and garden parties and barbecues.
For a place the size of Kingswood, your own garden is frequently the best venue: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Kingswood, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Kingswood: your questions answered
Could you cook in Eyhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Kingswood?
Kingswood station, in Kingswood itself.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you travel across Surrey?
We cater across Surrey, including Kingswood. Ask for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Places near Kingswood
Other occasions in Kingswood
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Bringing a hog roast to Kingswood
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We cover Kingswood and its neighbours for events. We cater 395 places in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Kingswood to London (15 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Kingswood station is in Kingswood itself. Historic houses near Kingswood include Fitznells Manor (4.6 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.7 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Kingswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of the KT20 postcode area. From Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the B2032, Kingswood is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Kingswood, we also cover Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Kingswood Arms (within half a mile north)
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
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.
Events we cater in Kingswood
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
People around Kingswood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Community events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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