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Party Hog Roast in Mayes Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Mayes Green and across Surrey.
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Leaving and retirement do’s
Planning an event in Mayes Green?
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How our party hog roast works in Mayes Green
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. On the menu are crackling, hog roast rolls and jacket potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement parties and summer parties in the garden.
A country party near Mayes Green is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Places near Mayes Green
Other occasions in Mayes Green
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about children’s portions
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A heads-up for next door
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Questions from Mayes Green
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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’ll check it with you before booking.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What affects the price in Mayes Green
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Mayes Green
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
Whatever the occasion in Mayes Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If you had Wallis Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Mayes Green parties: what to know
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Mayes Green, from gardens to fields. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre. A christening at Church of St John the Baptist followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Mayes Green is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across RH5. Nearby, we also cater parties in Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Scarlett Arms Public House (0.7 miles south)
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By late September, sunset in Mayes Green is about 7:05pm; by December it’s about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards