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Hog roast hire in KT1
Hog roast hire across KT1, covering Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames and Surbiton. For weddings, parties and work events, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Planning an event in KT1?
Towns and villages in KT1
Occasions in KT1
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Funerals and wakes
- Parties and birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care homes
- Film and TV sets
- Corporate and staff days
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Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in KT1
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and christmas fairs, serving spit-roast lamb, salads and crackling.
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
What it costs in KT1
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why hosts in KT1 choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Hampton Wick
You’ll find our roaster at events near Foresters Arms, Kingston Grammar School and Canbury Gardens, among other places. Other local landmarks include Tiffin School (0.5 miles east), St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School (under half a mile north) and All Saints Church (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Hampton Wick itself: Hampton Wick station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (3.8 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hampton Wick include The Wood and The Lake.
- Local facilities include Coombe (2 miles east)
Planning a hog roast in KT1
Across KT1, we cover 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton and New Malden or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Hampton Wick: A green space like Canbury Gardens is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (1.4 miles south-west) and Strawberry Hill House (2.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Hampton Wick, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to KT1
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in KT1
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in KT1 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes
- Sports clubs and societies
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
KT1 questions
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away