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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Hookwood, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Hookwood.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
Book a hog roast in Hookwood
Who books wedding hog roast in Hookwood?
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hookwood, such as:
- Marquee receptions
- Farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Anniversary vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Horley station, about 1.2 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Wedding hog roast in Hookwood, carved to order
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Hookwood. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Whether it’s vow renewals and blessings and weddings in a family garden, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and salads.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hookwood, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
What affects the price in Hookwood
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Hookwood
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.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Golden-hour photos in Hookwood at midsummer come around 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 and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Hookwood
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hookwood close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Hookwood?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Permission for outside catering
- Lighting for evening service
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Hookwood? We cover the whole area. Hookwood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hookwood to Guildford (18 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Bartholomew often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in RH6, we can roast on site for your guests. From Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Hookwood we cover include Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Hookwood include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards