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Party Hog Roast in Thorpe
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Thorpe.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
Slow-roasted pork in Thorpe
Questions from Thorpe
What’s the nearest station to Thorpe?
Virginia Water station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cover Thorpe?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Thorpe and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
What about kids?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, with chicken as an alternative.
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 hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Party hog roast near Thorpe
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Thorpe suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. We serve and tidy up. For wedding anniversaries and christenings and naming days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and crackling and more.
In a small place like Thorpe, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
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Other occasions in Thorpe
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Thorpe
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Where the roaster can go in Thorpe
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A heads-up for next door
- A step-free way into the garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
Events we cater in Thorpe
You get to enjoy your own party.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Thorpe, such as:
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement parties
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Thorpe are Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
Planning a party in Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in Thorpe, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. For party guests on the train, Virginia Water station, about 1.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Surrey takes in TW20. From Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Thorpe include the B388, so getting the roaster to your party is simple. Other places close to Thorpe we cover include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Thorpe include Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Schools near Thorpe include The American School In England (less than half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Sunset in Thorpe is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Thorpe
- Site access
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards