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Hog Roast Catering in Watchmoor, Surrey
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Watchmoor. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
- Summer garden parties
A hog roast near Watchmoor
How our hog roast hire works in Watchmoor
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Watchmoor, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. For christmas parties and weddings and receptions, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and hog roast rolls.
There may be a hall or playing field near Watchmoor if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Watchmoor questions
Is Watchmoor close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Also near Watchmoor
What else we do in Watchmoor
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Watchmoor, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Watchmoor
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Watchmoor. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings, day or evening
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas parties
PTAs at schools such as South Camberley Primary and Nursery School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Hog roast hire around Watchmoor
Watchmoor is about 2 miles north-west of Frimley, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Watchmoor, from gardens to fields. Watchmoor is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Watchmoor to Guildford (10 miles away).
Churches such as St Mary's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Thinking of a hog roast in Tekels Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
Wherever your event is in GU15, GU17 and GU14, we can bring the roaster to you. Your event could be at a house on Lea Road, Wood Road and Vale Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Watchmoor on the A331, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Watchmoor we cover include Hawley (1 mile west), York Town (1 mile north), College Town (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile north-west) and Frimley (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (12 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (1 mile east) and Staff College Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Watchmoor include Wildmoor Heath and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Watchmoor include Kings International College (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Mr Bumble pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
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.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards