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Hog Roast Hire for Grayshott
Hog roast hire in Grayshott: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
- Parties at home
Slow-roasted pork in Grayshott
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Evenings in Grayshott stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Grayshott, slow-roasted on site
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is hog roast hire in Grayshott. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and work summer parties.
In a smaller place like Grayshott, a hog roast in the garden is frequently the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a hog roast in Grayshott
Grayshott is about 7 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Hosts in Grayshott book us for events of all sizes. Grayshott is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Grayshott to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Grayshott is within about a mile 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.
Events anywhere in GU26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Church Lane, Vale Wood Lane and Avenue Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Grayshott, we cover Hindhead (1 mile east), Nutcombe (1 mile south-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile north), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north), Frimley (14 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east) and Ash (9 miles north).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Grayshott includes Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's School (under half a mile south-east) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Pelican pub (within half a mile south-east)
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Grayshott
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
Here’s what people in Grayshott most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Staff days and open days
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
Churches such as Church of St Luke rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
For event organisers in Grayshott
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Your questions about a hog roast in Grayshott
How far is Grayshott from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away