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Wedding Hog Roast in Ockley
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Ockley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Blessings and renewals
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Evening receptions
Book a hog roast in Ockley
Who books wedding hog roast in Ockley?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Hosts in Ockley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a marquee
Vann Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
How our wedding hog roast works in Ockley
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For vow renewals and blessings and evening receptions, we can cook spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Ockley often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Weddings in Ockley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. We cover weddings in Ockley, as well as the surrounding area. Ockley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ockley to Guildford (11 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. If you are hoping for photos in Wallis Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ockley includes Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Other occasions in Ockley
For event organisers in Ockley
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, sunset in Ockley is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Ockley
How far is Ockley from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
It’s one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Ockley?
Yes, Ockley is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give final numbers in good time
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away