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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Chertsey, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Chertsey and the surrounding area.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Intimate weddings
- Farm weddings
A hog roast near Chertsey
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Wedding hog roast near Chertsey
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. Whether it’s farm weddings and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and crackling and more.
A farm or garden wedding near Chertsey suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
Getting married in Chertsey?
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Chertsey. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Chertsey to Guildford (10 miles away).
Woburn Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Put the station on your invitation: Chertsey station is in Chertsey itself.
We cater weddings across the KT16 and KT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, Charles Street and King Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A317 and A320 close by, Chertsey is easy for us to reach. For weddings just outside Chertsey, we cover Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Chertsey include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Perkins's School (less than half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer wedding in Chertsey, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Send us the date, venue and guest 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
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 to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Chertsey
Chertsey: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Chertsey from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Occasions we serve in Chertsey
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Rustic barn receptions
- The main wedding meal
For outdoor photos, Abbey Lake is close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away