Surrey · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Horton, Surrey
Wedding hog roast in Horton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The main wedding meal
Slow-roasted pork in Horton
How our wedding hog roast works in Horton
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, on china if you’d like. For weddings in a marquee and rustic barn receptions, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Horton, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. A hog roast suits weddings around Horton, whatever the venue. Horton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Planning photos in Horton Country Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Bonesgate Open Space is close by. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in KT19 and KT9, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Horton includes Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Local schools include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Lighting for evening service
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Horton?
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Horton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Marquee weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Blessings and renewals
- Garden weddings at home
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Chessington South station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer wedding in Horton, 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Also near Horton
Also in Horton
Questions from Horton
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Do you do evening food?
Of course. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away