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Party Hog Roast in Merle Common
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Merle Common.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Slow-roasted pork in Merle Common
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Party hog roast in Merle Common, carved to order
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include street parties and retirement celebrations, with hog roast rolls, jacket potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Merle Common, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Parties in Merle Common: homes, halls and local tips
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Merle Common, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Merle Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Merle Common to London (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Merle Common include Chartwell (3.3 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (3.6 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Anywhere in RH8, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Merle Common, we also cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in Merle Common
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A step-free way into the garden
- A heads-up for next door
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Merle Common
Is Merle Common too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Merle Common?
Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
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.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Evening parties in Merle Common need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:05pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Think about children’s portions
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We get there early to start the roast, so it’s cooking when guests arrive.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Occasions we serve in Merle Common
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
However big or small the event in Merle Common, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Naming ceremonies
If guests are coming by rail, Hurst Green station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Also near Merle Common
Other occasions in Merle Common
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. 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 you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away