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Party Hog Roast for Westhumble
Planning a hog roast for your party in Westhumble? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding anniversaries
Planning an event in Westhumble?
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A step-free way into the garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
How our party hog roast works in Westhumble
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and street parties, serving apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
A country party near Westhumble is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Westhumble
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning a party in Westhumble
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in Westhumble, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Westhumble is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Westhumble to Guildford (10 miles away).
If you had Norbury Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Westhumble is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in RH5, we can roast on site for your guests. From Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside Westhumble, we cover Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Stepping Stones pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.2 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Westhumble
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
In Westhumble and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (1.8 miles west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Think about children’s portions
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. At midsummer, it is light in Westhumble until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Westhumble questions
Is Westhumble too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards