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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Barford, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for your team to Barford and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Team-building days
- Open days and family days
- Summer staff parties
A hog roast near Barford
How our corporate hog roast works in Barford
Whether it’s twenty people or a whole site, we size the roast to your numbers. Give us numbers and timings and we will quote. For summer staff parties and thank-you lunches, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and crackling for your staff.
Rural businesses around Barford can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Occasions we serve in Barford
Our staff serve and clear, so nobody on your team has to help.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone celebrations
- Family fun days
- Summer team parties
- Team-building days
Commuters will know that Haslemere station is about 3.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Daytime open days in Barford are rarely affected by light, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Barford for staff days and open days
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. We cover staff events in Barford, as well as the surrounding area. Barford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Barford to Guildford (12 miles away).
Barford is about 39 miles from central London, well within our area. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in GU10 and GU26, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a staff event in a garden on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover staff events in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Barford include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and generally better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Barford: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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 come out to small places like Barford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
Give us your break time and numbers and we’ll make it work.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What about family fun days?
Open days are a great fit, with alternatives for everyone.
What affects the price in Barford
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out how many do not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
At the agreed time, our chef carves and our staff serve, keeping the queue moving.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away