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Hog Roast Catering in Little London, Surrey
Planning a hog roast in Little London? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes
Book a hog roast in Little London
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Little London. Late September evenings in Little London lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire for your event in Little London
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We serve hog roast rolls, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversaries and clubhouse events.
In a small place like Little London, 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 firm, level ground matters most. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Perfect for your event in Little London
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Little London: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Little London, including:
- Clubhouse events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Work summer parties
- Community events
Churches such as Old St Peter and St Paul's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Your questions about a hog roast in Little London
Do you come out to small places like Little London?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Colekitchen Down?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What meats can we have?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Is all of Surrey covered?
Surrey is part of our area. Get in touch for a price.
Hog roast hire around Little London
Little London is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Little London, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School, can book a hog roast stall. Within reach of Little London are historic houses such as Chilworth Manor (2.5 miles west) and Clandon Park (3.2 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Little London. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Little London we cover include Albury Heath (1 mile north-west), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile north-east) and Hoe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (1 mile north-east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Little London includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Little London
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Little London
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards