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Hog Roast Hire in Strood Green
Hog roast hire in Strood Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Staff days and open days
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
Slow-roasted pork in Strood Green
About our hog roast hire in Strood Green
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For Fêtes, fairs and shows and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and crackling for your guests.
In a small place like Strood Green, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast in Strood Green
What’s the nearest station to Strood Green?
Betchworth station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Events we cater in Strood Green
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Strood Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings, day or evening
- Work summer parties
- Community events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like North Downs Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Light matters for a long roast: in Strood Green, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
A hog roast in Strood Green: local details
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Hosts in Strood Green book us for events of all sizes. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Christ Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. If guests are travelling by rail, Betchworth station, about 1.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Strood Green is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in RH3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Strood Green we cover include Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Ashcombe School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Inn on The Green (0.8 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
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 we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Also near Strood Green
More for events in Strood Green
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away