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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Bunce Common, Surrey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Bunce Common.
- Naming ceremonies
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Planning an event in Bunce Common?
Occasions we serve in Bunce Common
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
- Anniversary parties
Parks such as Inholms Clay Pit usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Party hog roast near Bunce Common
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are hog roast rolls, crackling and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for big birthday parties and retirement parties.
Country parties near Bunce Common suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Sunset in Bunce Common is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your party
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A step-free way into the garden
- A word with the neighbours
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in Bunce Common?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it’s cooking when guests arrive.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning a party in Bunce Common
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Parties in Bunce Common are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Bunce Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Bunce Common is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2 and RH3, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles east)
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Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Common questions in Bunce Common
Is Bunce Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Bunce Common from London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do we need cover?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards