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Hog Roast Hire for Thorpe Green
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Thorpe Green.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Hog roast hire for Thorpe Green
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
About our hog roast hire in Thorpe Green
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs and village fêtes and school fairs.
In a small place like Thorpe Green, 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. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Thorpe Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Bringing a hog roast to Thorpe Green
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. Events in Thorpe Green are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.1 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in GU25 and TW20, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Green Road and Sandhills Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Thorpe Green, we also cover Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Thorpe Green includes Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Why choose a hog roast in Thorpe Green?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books hog roast hire in Thorpe Green?
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Thorpe Green, such as:
- Weddings and receptions
- Community events
- Clubhouse events
- Gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? The nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.8 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Places near Thorpe Green
More for events in Thorpe Green
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast in Thorpe Green
Do you come out to small places like Thorpe Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Thorpe Green?
Virginia Water station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A photo helps us check.
- 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