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Hog Roast Hire in Artington
We bring a hog roast across Artington and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
Hog roast hire for Artington
Hog roast hire in Artington, carved to order
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. For village fêtes and school fairs and milestone birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a rural spot like Artington, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Artington: venues, access and local tips
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Artington. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Artington are historic houses such as Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (1.1 miles 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 Shalford Infant School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Artington is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Artington include the A3100, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to Artington we cover include Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Police Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Artington includes Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Local schools include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ship Public House (under half a mile north)
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Planning an evening hog roast in Artington? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Artington
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Crackling
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Artington
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Artington from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Who books hog roast hire in Artington?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Artington. Typical bookings include:
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings, day or evening
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas fairs
If guests are travelling by rail, Shalford station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards