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Wedding Hog Roast in Great Bookham
Wedding hog roast in Great Bookham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Farm weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Blessings and renewals
Planning an event in Great Bookham?
A hog roast or other catering?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Wedding hog roast in Great Bookham, slow-roasted on site
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and vow renewals and blessings, serving spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a smaller place like Great Bookham, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a level spot and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Towns and villages near Great Bookham
Other occasions in Great Bookham
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Great Bookham
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Great Bookham? We can help. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bookham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. River Mole LNR can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Great Bookham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
For weddings in KT23 and KT22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For weddings just outside Great Bookham, we cover Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Great Bookham include Manor House School (0.9 miles south-west) and Howard of Effingham School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Crown pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Lighting for evening service
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Space well clear of tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Great Bookham
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
FAQs for Great Bookham
Could you cook in River Mole LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Who books wedding hog roast in Great Bookham?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Great Bookham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Weddings in a marquee
Among the historic houses close to Great Bookham are Polesden Lacey (1.6 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We’re on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wedding in Great Bookham. For a summer wedding in Great Bookham, 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. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away