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Party Hog Roast for Ockley
We bring a hog roast for your party to Ockley and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Engagement parties
- Reunions
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Ockley?
Party hog roast in Ockley, carved to order
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Ockley, then carve at the time you choose, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen. For neighbourhood parties and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Near Ockley, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A spot well away from the house
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Ockley?
Compared with a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Towns and villages near Ockley
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Who books party hog roast in Ockley?
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
People around Ockley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Big family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
A green space like Wallis Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For an evening party in Ockley, think about light: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
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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Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Ockley: your questions answered
Could you cook in Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Party venues around Ockley
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. A hog roast suits parties around Ockley, whatever the venue. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St John's Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. For party guests on the train, Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station. Ockley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ockley include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards