Surrey · England
Hog Roast Catering in Merle Common, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Merle Common.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and receptions
- Staff days and open days
A hog roast near Merle Common
Why choose a hog roast in Merle Common?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Merle Common
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Hog roast hire in Merle Common, slow-roasted on site
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Typical bookings include staff days and open days and Fêtes, fairs and shows, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere as small as Merle Common, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast in Merle Common: local details
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Merle Common and the surrounding area are covered for events. Merle Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Merle Common to London (19 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Holland Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Among the historic houses close to Merle Common are Chartwell (3.3 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (3.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Merle Common include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Merle Common
Do you come out to small places like Merle Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Merle Common?
The closest is Hurst Green station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late September evenings in Merle Common lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Merle Common
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Merle Common, including:
- Parties at home
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Nearby places to Merle Common
What else we do in Merle Common
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the spot
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away