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Party Hog Roast for Mid Holmwood
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Mid Holmwood.
- Big birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement parties
Party hog roast for Mid Holmwood
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
About our party hog roast in Mid Holmwood
After a christening near Mid Holmwood, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, without anyone stuck cooking. Typical bookings include retirement parties and big birthday parties, with crackling, coleslaw and a vegan burger or sausage.
A country party near Mid Holmwood is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
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Common questions in Mid Holmwood
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.
How far is Mid Holmwood from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need to wash up?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Who books party hog roast in Mid Holmwood?
You are a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
People around Mid Holmwood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Naming ceremonies
- Garden parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Hosting a hog roast party in Mid Holmwood
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Mid Holmwood and its neighbours for parties. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Mid Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
A green space like Inholms Clay Pit is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Mid Holmwood is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your party is on Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mid Holmwood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Norfolk Arms (under half a mile south)
How we price a hog roast for your party
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Mid Holmwood
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How it works
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. In Mid Holmwood, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A spot well away from the house
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards