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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Church Town, Surrey
Party hog roast in Church Town: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Family reunions
- Naming ceremonies
Party hog roast for Church Town
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, it’s light in Church Town until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Church Town, slow-roasted on site
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. For back-garden get-togethers and engagement celebrations, we can cook apple sauce, hog roast rolls and coleslaw.
Near Church Town, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Why choose party hog roast in Church Town?
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
However big or small the event in Church Town, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Big family get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Church Town are Titsey Place (3.8 miles north-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Church Town
Can you do a hog roast in Bay Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Church Town?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Party venues around Church Town
Church Town is about 3 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Church Town. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Church Town to London (about 17 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Nicholas, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Godstone station, about 2 miles south.
We cover parties in every part of the RH9 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Bullbeggars Lane and Flower Lane, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Church Town we cover include Godstone (1 mile west), Tyler's Green (1 mile north-west), Tandridge (1 mile south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles west) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles north). The countryside around Church Town includes Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Local pubs include Antique Shop The Godstone Hotel (within half a mile west)
Places near Church Town
What else we do in Church Town
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away