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Hog Roast Hire in North Holmwood
Hog roast hire in North Holmwood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
Slow-roasted pork in North Holmwood
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in North Holmwood
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast hire in North Holmwood, slow-roasted on site
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. On the menu are crackling, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas parties and parties at home.
In a smaller place like North Holmwood, a hog roast in the garden is frequently the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
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What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late September evenings in North Holmwood lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast hire in North Holmwood?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near North Holmwood, such as:
- Christmas fairs
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Work summer parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Dorking West station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Your questions about a hog roast in North Holmwood
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to North Holmwood?
Dorking West station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
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 plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in North Holmwood
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
Bringing a hog roast to North Holmwood
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. North Holmwood and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Among the historic houses close to North Holmwood are Polesden Lacey (3.8 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of North Holmwood, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in RH5 and RH4, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to North Holmwood we cover include Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
How we price a hog roast
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards