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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Sutton Abinger, Surrey
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Sutton Abinger? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Marquee receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Intimate weddings
A hog roast near Sutton Abinger
FAQs for Sutton Abinger
Which station is closest to Sutton Abinger?
Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Sutton Abinger?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
What if things run late?
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.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Wedding hog roast near Sutton Abinger
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings in a marquee and small, informal weddings, serving halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and salads.
There is something special about a country wedding near Sutton Abinger, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Sutton Abinger
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. A hog roast suits weddings around Sutton Abinger, whatever the venue. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Sutton Abinger to Guildford (7 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. For outdoor photos, Combe Bottom is close by, and the countryside around Sutton Abinger suits an outdoor reception. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH5, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wedding is on Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Volunteer pub (within half a mile east)
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Golden-hour photos in Sutton Abinger at midsummer come around 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Occasions we serve in Sutton Abinger
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Sutton Abinger, including:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Home weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Post-wedding gatherings
Put the station on your invitation: Gomshall station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Permission for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Sutton Abinger?
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. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re 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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Places near Sutton Abinger
What else we do in Sutton Abinger
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards