Surrey · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Ramsnest Common
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Ramsnest Common. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Small, informal weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Ramsnest Common
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Ramsnest Common is about 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding hog roast in Ramsnest Common, slow-roasted on site
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. We’re frequently asked to cater vow renewals and blessings and evening food after the first dance, with halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Ramsnest Common frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Weddings in Ramsnest Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in Ramsnest Common, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Ramsnest Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ramsnest Common to Guildford (11 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Shillinglee Lake is close by. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Ramsnest Common
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 follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Ramsnest Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you come to Ramsnest Common?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Ramsnest Common
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for 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
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Power for lights in the evening
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Also near Ramsnest Common
What else we do in Ramsnest Common
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards