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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Charlton, Surrey
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Charlton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Intimate weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
Wedding hog roast in Charlton
Perfect for your wedding in Charlton
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Charlton most often book a hog roast for:
- Blessings and renewals
- Weddings in a marquee
- Rustic barn receptions
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
Wedding hog roast near Charlton
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Charlton: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. We are frequently asked to cater garden weddings at home and second-day get-togethers, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
There is something special about a country wedding near Charlton, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Charlton. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that Upper Halliford station is about 0.6 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Charlton are Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (4.6 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
For weddings in TW17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
FAQs for Charlton
What’s the nearest station to Charlton?
The closest is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Charlton from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
What affects the price in Charlton
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us 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.
Towns and villages near Charlton
More for events in Charlton
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Winter weddings in Charlton are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away