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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Dorking, Surrey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Dorking.
- Late-night wedding food
- Second-day get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
A hog roast near Dorking
How our wedding hog roast works in Dorking
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Dorking suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. For wedding breakfasts with sides and garden weddings at home, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wedding in Dorking, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with grounds keeps things personal. Carved roast pork suits that kind of day. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Dorking
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Dorking, from gardens to fields. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. For outdoor photos, Box Hill is close by. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in RH4 and RH5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Dorking include the A24 and A25, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Dorking include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Occasions we serve in Dorking
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
In Dorking and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Blessings and renewals
Marrying at Church of St Paul? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. In Dorking, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Power for lights in the evening
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Dorking
What’s the nearest station to Dorking?
The closest is Dorking Deepdene station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Dorking from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
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. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Places near Dorking
Also in Dorking
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away