Surrey · England
Hog Roast Catering in Parkgate, Surrey
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Parkgate. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Community events
- Festive gatherings
Planning an event in Parkgate?
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
About our hog roast hire in Parkgate
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and summer garden parties, serving spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
For a rural spot like Parkgate, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Also near Parkgate
Other occasions in Parkgate
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Parkgate: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Parkgate?
Yes, Parkgate is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Planning a hog roast in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Parkgate and its neighbours for events. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Parkgate, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in RH5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Parkgate, we cover Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Who books hog roast hire in Parkgate?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Parkgate, such as:
- Festive gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Parks such as Newdigate Brickworks normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evenings in Parkgate stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Parkgate hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards