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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Godalming, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Godalming.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Staff summer days
Corporate hog roast in Godalming
Planning a team lunch in Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Godalming and the surrounding area are covered for staff events. Godalming is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
Among the historic houses close to Godalming are Loseley Park (2.2 miles north) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first. Commuters will know that Godalming has its own station, Godalming station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in GU7 and GU8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many staff. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A3100 and B2130, Godalming is simple for us to get to for your staff event. For staff events just outside Godalming, we cover Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Godalming include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Godalming include St Hilary's School (under half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmond Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Godalming
At an open day, you need food that serves plenty of people quickly. A hog roast does exactly that, with our staff serving and clearing. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and we are frequently booked for team treats and open days and family days.
For businesses around Godalming, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
FAQs for Godalming
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Godalming from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can a company book?
Send your requirements, and we will set out the terms with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you set up in our car park?
Wherever your facilities team agrees, as long as it’s outdoors.
Do you cater open days with families?
Yes. Include visitors in your numbers and we will cater for all.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Level hardstanding or lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For event organisers in Godalming
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Godalming
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your staff event in Godalming
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Godalming:
- Client and customer events
- Milestone celebrations
- Summer staff parties
- Thank-you lunches
Being near the A3100 and B2130 makes Godalming a simple run.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Godalming
Other occasions in Godalming
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your staff will smell it long before they see it. If your staff event in Godalming runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We clear up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away