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Hog Roast Hire in Godalming
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Godalming and the surrounding area.
- Work summer parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Hog roast hire for Godalming
Hog roast hire in Godalming, carved to order
People book a hog roast in Godalming for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. For clubhouse events and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
In and around Godalming, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Planning an evening hog roast in Godalming? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Godalming
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Godalming:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Club events and presentations
- Community events
- Summer garden parties
Parks such as Phillips Memorial Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Questions from Godalming
We’re gathering after a service at St Edmund Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It’s built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Parking near the spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Godalming?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Godalming
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Bringing a hog roast to Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Godalming. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Historic houses near Godalming include Loseley Park (2.2 miles north) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. After a service at St Edmund Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Godalming, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in GU7 and GU8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A3100 and B2130 close by, Godalming is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Godalming, we also 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 (less than 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)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
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How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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