Sunday Carvery at The Cricketers
Sunday at The Cricketers is built around one thing: a carvery worth coming back for. We serve from noon until 5pm every week, with meats from Walton Meats carved to order at our carvery unit, golden roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and all the trimmings you’d hope for.
Whether you’re a family of five settling in for a long afternoon, a couple after a walk around Horsell Common, or a group celebrating a birthday, our Sunday carvery brings people together. The garden fills up, the dining room hums, and the smell of roasting meat drifts through the pub from midday.
How our carvery works
Our carvery is carved to order at our carvery unit — a dedicated chef slices your choices fresh as you come through. Our standard offering is Roast Sirloin of Beef, Roast Turkey, Beef Brisket, and Roast Loin of Pork.
Alongside the meats, help yourself to all the trimmings: crisp roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, buttery mash, seasonal greens, sage and onion stuffing, cauliflower cheese, and our house gravy.
We also serve a vegetarian and vegan roast option every week: our Chestnut Roast (nut-free), served with all the same trimmings. NGCI options are available too; just let your server know when you order.
A Sunday for families and celebrations
The Cricketers has always been a family pub, and Sundays are when that shows most. Our children’s menu includes a smaller carvery plate as well as other options, and the garden play area keeps little ones busy between courses.
If you’re marking a birthday, christening, anniversary, or just getting the wider family together, Sunday carvery is a brilliant way to do it without anyone having to cook. We can seat larger groups in the dining room or the Garden Room — just let us know numbers when you book and we’ll make sure you’re looked after.
For bigger celebrations, ask about hiring the Garden Room for your party (seats 28 for a sit-down, or up to 50 standing and 120 with the patio).
The pub on a Sunday
There’s a particular rhythm to Sundays here. The pub fills gradually from noon — walkers coming off Horsell Common, families arriving with pushchairs and dogs, friends who’ve made it a weekly tradition. The bar serves a full range of cask ales, wines, and soft drinks to go alongside your roast.
In warmer months, the garden comes into its own. With pods, the stretch tent, and the outdoor bar, you can take your drinks outside before or after your meal. Dogs are welcome in the garden, Garden Room, bar, Snug, and Cave, so the whole family can join in.
Parking is available on site, and we’re a short walk from Horsell village.
When we serve and how to book
Our carvery runs every Sunday from noon to 5pm, with last orders at 4.45pm. We recommend arriving early if you want the full choice of meats.
Booking is strongly recommended, especially for groups of four or more. Weekend Sundays in particular fill up fast during the winter months and around bank holidays.
To book your table, call us on 01483 762363. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability, and booking ahead means we can save you a table.
Frequently asked questions
How does the carvery work? Our meats are carved to order at our carvery unit by our chefs. You choose your meats and then help yourself to the trimmings from the counter. It’s table service for drinks and desserts.
Do you cater for dietary needs? Yes — we always have vegetarian and vegan roast options, and NGCI choices are available. Let your server know about any allergies or dietary requirements.
Can I bring my dog? Dogs are welcome in the garden, Garden Room, bar, Snug, and Cave. We ask that they stay on a lead.
Is there parking? Yes, we have a car park on site.
Do you take large group bookings? Absolutely — we regularly host family gatherings, birthday lunches, and celebration dinners on Sundays. Call ahead so we can arrange seating for your group.
Why our carvery stands out
We source our meats from Walton Meats, a supplier we’ve worked with for years and trust completely. That relationship means we know where our Beef, Pork, and Turkey come from, and it shows in the flavour and quality on your plate.
Our roast potatoes are roasted until they’re golden and crisp on the outside, fluffy in the middle. The Yorkshire puddings are made in-house. The gravy is rich and savoury, made from the roasting juices.
It’s a Sunday roast done with care, in a pub that takes it seriously.