Surrey · England
Hog Roast Catering in Whitewood, Surrey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Whitewood.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
A hog roast near Whitewood
Occasions we serve in Whitewood
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
- Corporate events
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Godstone station, about 2.2 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Hog roast hire in Whitewood, 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 sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For sports clubs and societies and Fêtes, fairs and shows, we can cook crackling, hog roast rolls and new potatoes and more.
Somewhere like Whitewood, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
FAQs for Whitewood
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Whitewood?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Places near Whitewood
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Whitewood: venues, access and local tips
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Whitewood is well within our area for events. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Whitewood is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of RH9. From Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Whitewood hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Whitewood, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards