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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in South Merstham, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in South Merstham and the surrounding area.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
A hog roast near South Merstham
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Party hog roast near South Merstham
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Whether it’s street parties and family reunions, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw for your guests.
In a place like South Merstham, a party at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. 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.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Parking close to the house
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in South Merstham
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your party in South Merstham. A summer party in South Merstham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a hog roast party in South Merstham
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around South Merstham, from gardens to fields. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from South Merstham to London (about 17 miles away).
If you had Nutfield Marshes in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. If the day starts at All Saints', the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Merstham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over RH1 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside South Merstham, we cover Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Merstham Park School (less than half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-west)
Nearby places to South Merstham
More for events in South Merstham
Perfect for your party in South Merstham
You’re a host, not a cook.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near South Merstham, including:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Retirement parties
For guests coming by train, Merstham station is in South Merstham itself.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Common questions in South Merstham
Could you cook in Nutfield Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need cover?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards