Surrey · England
Hog Roast Hire in Penny Pot
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Penny Pot and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, day or evening
- Community events
Hog roast hire in Penny Pot
Bringing a hog roast to Penny Pot
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Penny Pot and the surrounding area are covered for events. Penny Pot is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Penny Pot to Guildford (7 miles away).
Thinking of a hog roast in Milford Green and Coxhill Green? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Churches such as Church of St Lawrence rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
We cover events in every part of GU24 and the streets around it. Other places close to Penny Pot we cover include Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Penny Pot include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
About our hog roast hire in Penny Pot
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Penny Pot. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater parties at home and wakes.
Somewhere like Penny Pot, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Parking near the spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Nearby places to Penny Pot
More for events in Penny Pot
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Penny Pot until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- 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
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast in Penny Pot
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Perfect for your event in Penny Pot
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
In Penny Pot and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Community events
If guests are travelling by rail, Brookwood station is about 2.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards