Our hog roast service in Dorking
Dorking is a market town ringed by some of the best countryside in the south-east. Box Hill rises just to the north-east, Ranmore Common and the Downs lie to the north-west, and Leith Hill with its tower is a short drive south. The River Mole runs past the town, and the lanes out to Westcott, Brockham, Mickleham and Capel lead to farms, barns and private land that come into their own in summer.
That landscape makes Dorking one of our favourite places to work. Hog roasts here are often served in fields and gardens with the hills as a backdrop, and we come fully equipped: cooking kit, serving counter, staff, sides and sauces. A whole lamb roast sits well alongside the pork for a country wedding.
We cater across Dorking as part of our hog roast catering in Surrey. For the full picture of how we work, see our our hog roast service page.
Where we cater in Dorking
Weddings and country parties dominate. Barns and farms around the town, marquees on private land and big garden parties in the villages account for much of our Dorking work, with a busy season from May to September. In town there are school events, club fixtures, church fetes and community fundraisers.
Rural sites need planning. Narrow lanes, steep approaches on the Downs side, gated fields and no power on site are all common. We'll ask about vehicle access, turning space and ground conditions, and whether a generator is needed.
- barn and farm weddings around Brockham and Capel
- marquees on private land below the Downs
- village greens and fetes in Westcott and Mickleham
- cricket clubs and sports grounds
- school and community events in town
BBQ catering in Dorking
Not every event suits a whole pig. For Dorking gatherings where people want choice — office lunches, club days, parties with lots of children — our BBQ catering is often the better fit: burgers, sausages and chicken cooked to order, with vegetarian and vegan options on their own grill space.
Read more about BBQ catering or browse the BBQ menu.
Events we cater in Dorking
Wedding hog roasts
A Dorking barn or field wedding and a hog roast go together well. We cater the wedding breakfast with carved meats and a full spread, serve evening pork rolls from the same roast, and work around photographers and speeches. Our outdoor catering checklist is useful for field weddings.
Wedding hog roast cateringCorporate events
Teams from Dorking and the wider Mole Valley book us for away days, summer parties and charity events, often at a rural site rather than the office. Out-of-town locations mean more logistics, which we take on so the organiser doesn't have to.
Corporate hog roast and BBQ cateringBirthday & private parties
Birthday parties in big village gardens, gatherings on farms and summer parties that run into the evening are all regulars. A hog roast suits a slow, social day in the countryside far better than a buffet that's been sitting out.
Birthday party catering · Hog roasts for private partiesWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Our pork is slow-roasted whole on site and hand-carved at the counter as guests come up. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are the favourite; a plated buffet works well when it's the main meal.
Hog roast menuLamb roast
Spit-roasted whole lamb, seasoned with garlic and rosemary and carved to order. It's served with mint sauce, warm flatbreads and fresh salads — ideal when some guests don't eat pork.
Spit-roast lambBBQ options
Beef burgers, pork sausages, marinated and BBQ-glazed chicken, veggie burgers, halloumi and plant-based sausages — pick three or four and we'll handle the rest.
BBQ packagesSides & salads
Most Dorking events pick two to four sides. Summer menus lean towards coleslaw, leaf salads, tomatoes and potato salad; evening and winter events tend to want fries, sweet potato fries or new potatoes. We bring the breads, rolls and sauces too.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Most Dorking events have guests who don't eat pork, and many have vegetarians, vegans and people with allergies. We cook meat-free dishes separately when asked, label every dish, and can build a pork-free menu around lamb or the BBQ. Our allergen information explains what we can and can't guarantee.
How our catering works
Tell us about the event
Send the date, postcode, rough guest numbers and the kind of food you have in mind. A few lines is plenty to start.
Get a tailored quote
We'll suggest a menu, service style and timings that suit the event, and send a clear written quote. Tweak it as much as you like.
Confirm the details
Final numbers, dietary requirements, access, parking and timings are agreed in writing ahead of the day, so there are no surprises.
We cook, serve and clear
We arrive early, cook everything fresh on site, serve your guests from our counter, and leave the space clean and tidy.
Areas we cover near Dorking
Alongside Dorking, we regularly cater in the surrounding area. Every town in the county is listed on our Surrey hog roast catering page.
Hog roast FAQs for Dorking
Can you cater in a field with no power or water near Dorking?
Yes, with some planning. We bring our own cooking equipment, and we'll advise on a generator for lighting or other kit and a water supply for hand-washing. We'll talk it through before you book.
Do you reach Brockham, Westcott, Capel and the villages around Leith Hill?
Yes, along with Mickleham, Holmwood, Newdigate and the rest of the Dorking area.
When does the outdoor season get busy around Dorking?
Weekends from late spring through September book up first, particularly for weddings. If you have a date in mind, it's worth getting in touch early.
Can guests with dietary requirements be catered for?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan mains are cooked separately on request and labelled, and allergen information is available for every dish. See our allergen and dietary information.
