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Hog Roast Hire in Hydestile
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Hydestile.
- Clubhouse events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Hog roast hire in Hydestile
Hog roast hire in Hydestile, carved to order
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Hydestile, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff days and open days and summer garden parties.
Somewhere as small as Hydestile, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A hog roast in Hydestile: local details
Hydestile is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Hosts in Hydestile book us for events of all sizes. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hydestile to Guildford (7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 1.2 miles north-west. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Hambledon Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hydestile, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in GU8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Salt Lane, New Road and Hambledon Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Enton Green (1 mile west), Tuesley (1 mile north-west), Ockford Ridge (1 mile west), Busbridge (2 miles north) and Hambledon (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (2.1 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Hydestile include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby schools include Godalming College (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Merry Harriers Public House (0.9 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
How we price a hog roast
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Hydestile until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs 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.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast in Hydestile
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Hydestile?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards