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Hog Roast Catering in Westcott, Surrey
Planning a hog roast in Westcott? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Gatherings after a funeral
A hog roast near Westcott
About our hog roast hire in Westcott
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and village fêtes and school fairs, serving crackling, coleslaw and new potatoes.
In a rural place like Westcott, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
FAQs for Westcott
How far is Westcott from London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues 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.
Can you cater in Westcott?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Westcott and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Why choose hog roast hire in Westcott?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
People around Westcott book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes
- Community events
- Sports clubs and societies
Thinking of a hog roast in Milton Heath and The Nower? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Also near Westcott
More for events in Westcott
Planning a hog roast in Westcott
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Westcott. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Dorking West station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Churches such as St John's Community Hall rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Westcott is within about 4 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.
This part of Surrey takes in RH4. From Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Westcott, we cover Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Westcott includes Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Schools near Westcott include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late September evenings in Westcott lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away