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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Dormansland, Surrey
Wedding hog roast in Dormansland: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Marquee receptions
- Home weddings
- Small, informal weddings
Book a hog roast in Dormansland
Wedding hog roast in Dormansland, carved to order
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so on the day everything is in place. Typical bookings include relaxed, low-key weddings and weddings in a family garden, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Near Dormansland, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. At midsummer, sunset in Dormansland is about 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A way in for the roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Dormansland
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Dormansland
Is Dormansland too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Dormansland from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will guests be full?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater in Dormansland?
Yes, Dormansland is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the hog.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Dormansland
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your wedding in Dormansland
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it’s good value.
Hosts in Dormansland book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Garden weddings at home
- Rustic barn receptions
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Intimate weddings
Planning photos in Centenary Fields? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Give your coordinator the final menu
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Dormansland
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Dormansland? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Dormansland to London (24 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Dormansland are Hammerwood Park (3.2 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.2 miles south). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Put the station on your invitation: Dormans station is about 0.6 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in RH7, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Dormansland, we also cover Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). Open spaces near Dormansland include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Lingfield College (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old House at Home (within half a mile south-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away