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Wedding Hog Roast in Betchworth
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Betchworth? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Intimate weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
A hog roast near Betchworth
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
About our wedding hog roast in Betchworth
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. Popular choices include carved roast pork, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts and anniversary vow renewals.
A wedding in a small place like Betchworth frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Towns and villages near Betchworth
Other occasions in Betchworth
Getting married in Betchworth?
Betchworth is about 3 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in Betchworth, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Betchworth is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Betchworth include Polesden Lacey (4.7 miles west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Brockham Limeworks can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
For weddings in RH3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and Old Reigate Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Buckland (1 mile east), Brockham (1 mile south-west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (1 mile south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles east) and Headley Court (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Betchworth
- Plates or china
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, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Betchworth
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater in Betchworth?
Yes, Betchworth is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Will guests be full?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Events we cater in Betchworth
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Betchworth, such as:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Evening food after the first dance
- Blessings and renewals
- Marquee receptions
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Betchworth station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
For event organisers in Betchworth
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Winter weddings in Betchworth are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Permission for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards