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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in St John's, Surrey
Wedding hog roast in St John's: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Evening receptions
Wedding hog roast in St John's
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
About our wedding hog roast in St John's
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. Whether it is garden weddings at home and late-night wedding food, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads and more.
In St John's, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Power for lights in the evening
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At a December wedding in St John's, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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St John's: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Brookwood Lye?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to St John's?
Woking station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Why choose a hog roast in St John's?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and generally costs less per head. It still feels special. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why St John's hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
St John's weddings: local tips
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in St John's, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Woking station, about 1.6 miles east. If you’re hoping for photos in Brookwood Lye, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
For weddings in GU21 and GU22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. St John's sits on or near the A324, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near St John's include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
Towns and villages near St John's
Other occasions in St John's
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
For event organisers in St John's
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We will be at the venue for most of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away