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Hog roast hire in Surrey

We cater weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes with a hog roast in 395 towns and villages across Surrey.

Events we cater in Surrey

Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in Surrey, or pick your town from the list below.

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Our hog roast hire in Surrey

There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Surrey, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are halloumi skewers, coleslaw and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for club events and presentations and festive gatherings.

When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time.

Send us your date, numbers and address.
We check the space and quote.
We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
We clear up and go.

Prices in Surrey

UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.

Why book our hog roast

Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Served at the time you choose
Carved to order by a chef
No surprises: everything in writing

Getting a price

Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near Guildford

You’ll find our roaster at events near Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Nearby too are Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east), Stoke Park (under half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Planning a hog roast in Surrey

Across Surrey, we cover 20 towns and 276 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Guildford, Woking and Camberley to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within easy reach of places across Surrey, where some venues have extra rules about cooking and vehicles.

Guildford: Within reach of Guildford are historic houses such as Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Loseley Park (2.6 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Sandfield Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Light matters for a long roast: around Guildford, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.

Prices and what affects them

Things that change the price:

Access to the cooking area
The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Crockery choices
Season and day of the week

When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.

What to tell us

We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:

Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Anything the venue has asked for
Allergies we should know about
Roughly how many people

Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.

The menu, dish by dish

Rotisserie chicken

Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.

Spit-roast lamb

Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.

For planners, venues and organisers

Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.

For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.

Allergies and dietary needs

Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:

Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Ask about allergies when you send invitations

Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.

We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.

Before you choose a spot

A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:

Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
Any venue rules sorted in advance

Your questions about a hog roast in Surrey

Do you serve the food?

No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.

How long does the roast need?

A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.

Can you do gluten-free?

Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.

Is all of Surrey covered?

Surrey is part of our area. Contact us for a price.

How do you work out quantities?

The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.

What happens when we hire a hog roast?

We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.

What about guests who do not eat pork?

We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.