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Hog Roast Hire for Warlingham
Looking for a hog roast in Warlingham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Festive gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Work summer parties
Book a hog roast in Warlingham
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset in Warlingham is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Warlingham, slow-roasted on site
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. Popular choices include coleslaw, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after a funeral and village fêtes and school fairs.
A place like Warlingham frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
What affects the price in Warlingham
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Warlingham
What’s the nearest station to Warlingham?
Upper Warlingham station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Events we cater in Warlingham
For big gatherings in Warlingham, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
Hosts in Warlingham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Community events
- Christmas parties
- Corporate events
Among the historic houses close to Warlingham are Addington Palace (3.5 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.8 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking near the spot
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A hog roast in Warlingham: local details
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. A hog roast suits events around Warlingham, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Warlingham to London (13 miles away).
Thinking of a hog roast in Blanchman's Farm? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. After a service at Church of All Saints, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
We cover events in every part of the CR6 and CR3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You will find Warlingham on the B269 and B270, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside Warlingham, we cover Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away