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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Leigh, Surrey
Wedding hog roast in Leigh: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Anniversary vow renewals
Planning an event in Leigh?
Leigh: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Leigh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Wedding hog roast near Leigh
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Leigh: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. For second-day get-togethers and barn and farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Leigh, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Leigh
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Leigh, such as:
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening food after the first dance
- Weddings in a marquee
- Intimate weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Bartholomew often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter weddings in Leigh are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Light near the carving station after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Leigh
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Getting married in Leigh?
Leigh is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Leigh? We can help. Leigh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Leigh to Guildford (14 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Reigate Heath. For guests travelling by train, Betchworth station, about 2.9 miles north, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Leigh, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2. Whether your wedding is on Church Road, Smalls Hill Road and The Glebe or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Leigh we cover include Dawesgreen (1 mile north-west), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east), Strood Green (2 miles north-west) and Sidlow (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Seven Stars Public House (within half a mile north-west)
More for events in Leigh
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away