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Hog Roast Catering in West Horsley, Surrey
Hog roast hire in West Horsley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Corporate events
Planning an event in West Horsley?
Hog roast hire in West Horsley, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in West Horsley: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for weddings, day or evening and sports clubs and societies.
A place like West Horsley frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in West Horsley
Which station is closest to West Horsley?
The closest is Horsley station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is West Horsley close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to West Horsley
- The date and time of year
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in West Horsley
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near West Horsley:
- Work summer parties
- Wakes
- Club events and presentations
- Parties at home
If you had The Forest and the Highlands in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late September evenings in West Horsley lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast in West Horsley
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Horsley and the surrounding area. West Horsley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from West Horsley to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Among the historic houses close to West Horsley are Hatchlands Park (1.6 miles south-west) and Clandon Park (3.1 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. West Horsley is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in KT24 and GU23, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include The Street, Woodside and Long Reach, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around West Horsley include the A246 and B2039, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. For events just outside West Horsley, we cover East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near West Horsley include Howard of Effingham School (2.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south)
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Parking near the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards