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Party Hog Roast for Holmethorpe
Party hog roast in Holmethorpe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family reunions
- Street parties
- Milestone birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Holmethorpe
About our party hog roast in Holmethorpe
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. We serve hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater family reunions and milestone birthdays.
In a place like Holmethorpe, a party at home is usually the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Sunset in Holmethorpe is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is normally in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Parties in Holmethorpe: homes, halls and local tips
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Holmethorpe and the surrounding area. Holmethorpe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Redhill station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. A green space like Nutfield Marshes is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holmethorpe, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in RH1 and RH9, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Holmethorpe include Lime Tree Primary School (less than half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
Why choose party hog roast in Holmethorpe?
There’s very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Holmethorpe, including:
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding anniversaries
If the day starts at Holy Trinity, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
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- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Also in Holmethorpe
For event organisers in Holmethorpe
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Holmethorpe
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
Do you come to Holmethorpe?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
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 do not offer halal meat.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A heads-up for next door
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away