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Hog Roast Hire in Pains-Hill
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Pains-Hill. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Festive gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
A hog roast near Pains-Hill
Hog roast hire in Pains-Hill, slow-roasted on site
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and parties at home, with new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
In a small place like Pains-Hill, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Why choose a hog roast in Pains-Hill?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Planning an evening hog roast in Pains-Hill? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Pains-Hill, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Pains-Hill
For big gatherings in Pains-Hill, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
However big or small the event in Pains-Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as St Andrew's rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planning a hog roast in Pains-Hill
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in Pains-Hill, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Pains-Hill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (2.1 miles north) and Chartwell (2.5 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Limpsfield CofE Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Pastens Road and Pains Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Pains-Hill include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Pains-Hill include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
FAQs for Pains-Hill
Which station is closest to Pains-Hill?
Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Is Pains-Hill close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is all of Surrey covered?
All of Surrey is in our area. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What meats can we have?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
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.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the spot
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
Places near Pains-Hill
Also in Pains-Hill
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away