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Hog Roast Catering in Penton Hook, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Penton Hook.
- Work summer parties
- Parties at home
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Penton Hook
Why choose hog roast hire in Penton Hook?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas parties
- Community events
- Weddings and receptions
- Clubhouse events
PTAs at schools such as Laleham CofE VA Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
Hog roast hire in Penton Hook, slow-roasted on site
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. For Fêtes, fairs and shows and corporate events, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, new potatoes and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In a small place like Penton Hook, a hog roast frequently 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. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
Penton Hook: venues, access and local tips
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Penton Hook suit a hog roast. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Chertsey station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Events anywhere in KT16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Penton Hook includes Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Penton Hook include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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Working with your venue
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 hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
FAQs for Penton Hook
How far is Penton Hook from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast in Penton Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Penton Hook, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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