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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Chelsham, Surrey
Planning a hog roast for your party in Chelsham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Wedding anniversaries
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Party hog roast for Chelsham
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chelsham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
Party hog roast in Chelsham, carved to order
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and street parties, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and jacket potatoes for your guests.
Near Chelsham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Occasions we serve in Chelsham
There’s very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
However big or small the event in Chelsham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Reunions
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden parties
- Christenings
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Woldingham station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
Places near Chelsham
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Party venues around Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We cater parties of every size in Chelsham. Chelsham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Chelsham to London (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Ledgers Wood generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
We cover parties in every part of the CR6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For parties just outside Chelsham, we cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (under half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
FAQs for Chelsham
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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. Send us the address.
Is Chelsham close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Chelsham?
Yes, Chelsham is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your party in Chelsham. A summer party in Chelsham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking 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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Request gluten-free rolls
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Chelsham
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away