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Party Hog Roast for Margery
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Margery.
- Engagement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Street parties
A hog roast near Margery
Parties in Margery: homes, halls and local tips
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Margery is well within our area for parties. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Reigate station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. A christening at Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Margery, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20. Local streets include Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For parties just outside Margery, we cover Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Margery includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate College (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Reigate Manor Hotel (0.8 miles south)
Party hog roast near Margery
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. Your guests will smell it from the street. We serve crackling, apple sauce and jacket potatoes, and we’re often booked for anniversary parties and christenings.
In a small place like Margery, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Margery, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Margery
Is Margery close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will talk you through it when we quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we’ll give you an honest answer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
For event organisers in Margery
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the roaster can go in Margery
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Margery
Young and old enjoy it.
People around Margery book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthday parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Back-garden get-togethers
A green space like Castle Grounds is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away