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Party Hog Roast for South Godstone
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in South Godstone.
- Anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in South Godstone?
Party hog roast in South Godstone, carved to order
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 are often asked to cater anniversary parties and retirement parties, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
Country parties near South Godstone suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A step-free way into the garden
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for your party
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for South Godstone, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near South Godstone
Other occasions in South Godstone
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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.
South Godstone parties: what to know
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around South Godstone. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
A green space like Tilburstow Hill is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. For guests coming by train, Godstone station is in South Godstone itself.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside South Godstone, we also cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near South Godstone include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in South Godstone
How far is South Godstone from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at St Stephen?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In South Godstone, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in South Godstone?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away