Surrey · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Ripley
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Ripley. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Garden weddings at home
- The main wedding meal
- Evening receptions
A hog roast near Ripley
Wedding hog roast in Ripley, carved to order
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings well before the day, so nothing is left to chance. For marquee weddings and the main wedding meal, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ripley, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Weddings in Ripley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ripley is about 4 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Ripley suit a hog roast. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalen often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Clandon station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in GU23, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Dorton Way and Wentworth Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Ripley is on the B2215, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Ockham (2 miles east), West Horsley (3 miles south-east), East Clandon (3 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles south-east) and Effingham (5 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (3 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ripley include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor Public House (within half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Evening food at a Ripley wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Who books wedding hog roast in Ripley?
You do not need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ripley, such as:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Marquee receptions
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening receptions
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hatchlands Park (3.1 miles south). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Where the roaster can go in Ripley
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission for outside catering
- Lighting for evening service
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Ripley
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Questions from Ripley
How far is Ripley from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ripley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you cover Ripley?
Yes, Ripley is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards