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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Ashford Common, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Ashford Common.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Small, informal weddings
A hog roast near Ashford Common
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
About our wedding hog roast in Ashford Common
The carving station becomes a focal point: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. Whether it is vow renewals and blessings and rustic barn receptions, we can cook salads, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork and more.
Weddings in a place like Ashford Common often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Getting married in Ashford Common?
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Ashford Common? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashford Common to Guildford (14 miles away).
Planning photos in Sunbury Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Ashford Common include Strawberry Hill House (4.6 miles east) and Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
This part of Surrey takes in TW15 and TW16. Whether your wedding is on Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Ashford Common, we also cover Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Ashford Common
Other occasions in Ashford Common
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Ashford Common, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ashford Common
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Ashford Common
Could you cook in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Ashford Common close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It’s one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give final numbers in good time
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Who books wedding hog roast in Ashford Common?
You do not need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
However big or small the event in Ashford Common, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards