Surrey · England
Hog Roast Catering in Smallfield, Surrey
We bring a hog roast across Smallfield and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Festive gatherings
Hog roast hire in Smallfield
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
About our hog roast hire in Smallfield
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, salads and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and staff days and open days.
There may be a hall or playing field near Smallfield if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evenings in Smallfield stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: 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.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Nearby places to Smallfield
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Smallfield: your questions answered
How far is Smallfield from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
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:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
Bringing a hog roast to Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Smallfield, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Smallfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Burstow Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area. Local streets include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Plough and Furrow pub (under half a mile east)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Perfect for your event in Smallfield
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Smallfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Horley station, about 2 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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