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Hog Roast Catering in Hammer, Surrey
We bring a hog roast to Hammer and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Hammer
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Hammer, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire for your event in Hammer
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Whether it’s weddings, day or evening and christmas fairs, we can cook crackling, new potatoes and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In a rural place like Hammer, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Your questions about a hog roast in Hammer
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Hammer?
Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Hammer
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast in Hammer: local details
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater events across Hammer and nearby. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Hammer to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Churches such as St. Stephen's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. Coming by train? The nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east. Hammer is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cater events across GU27. From Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile west)
Occasions we serve in Hammer
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hammer, such as:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
- Village fêtes and school fairs
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Woolmer Hill School, can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Hammer
What else we do in Hammer
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards