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Event Catering in Guildford
Caterers for events in Guildford: we cook on site, outdoors under cover, so there is no kitchen needed. Choose a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
- School fairs and sports days
- Work Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
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Most people looking for caterers in Guildford want the same things: good food, on time, with no mess left behind. That is what we do, with a hog roast or a barbecue. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and beef burgers, and typical bookings are for community fun days and corporate days.
In Guildford, we cater at offices, clubs, schools, homes and venues. Wherever it is, we need a level, open spot outdoors to cook. We cater the food, cooked on site, whether it’s a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
Before you choose a spot
Gardens, yards, car parks and fields can all work with a little planning. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Clearance from walls, tents and overhanging branches
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Spit-roast lamb
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Potatoes
- Salads
Catering an event in Guildford
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. A hog roast suits events around Guildford, whatever the venue. Guildford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby. Parks such as Stoke Park usually need council permission for caterers, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Guildford, with plenty of countryside venues nearby. Venues there may limit outside caterers, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Church Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Guildford include the A3 and A25, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Guildford, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles west), Frimley (8 miles north-west), Camberley (9 miles north-west) and Farnborough (9 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (15 miles north-east), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Dorking (11 miles east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north) and Ashford (14 miles north). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Guildford has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Guildford include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
Why choose us as your caterers in Guildford?
Not sure which to choose? A hog roast feeds a crowd at once and makes a centrepiece; a barbecue gives more choice. Why not both? When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Two menus to choose from
- Cooked where you are
Read how we price and our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Guildford questions
Can you do a hog roast in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring plates?
Yes, plates are included. Ask about china for a sit-down meal.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. Give us their contact details and we will sort the practical side.
Can you cater a big event in Guildford?
A hog roast is made for big groups. Tell us about the event and we will quote.
How soon do dates go?
As soon as your date is fixed. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Should we choose a hog roast or a barbecue?
It depends on your guests: if most eat pork and you want a centrepiece, a hog roast; if you want variety, a barbecue. We are happy to advise.
What kind of caterers are you?
Hog roast and BBQ catering is what we do, with sides and vegetarian and vegan options. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest the food.
How we price your catering
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Guildford
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. Winter events in Guildford are dark by about 3:55pm, so think about lights and shelter for guests.
- It starts with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We recommend a menu and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up on the agreed spot.
- At serving time, the chef cooks and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Guildford
Something for every guest
As caterers in Guildford, we are booked for all kinds of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Care home days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
If you’re organising a fair for a school like Sandfield Primary School, a hog roast or barbecue stall is popular.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Find out who avoids pork for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
After service, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left to do.
A hog roast can come with lamb or chicken alongside.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards