Surrey · England
Hog Roast Hire in Merrow
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Merrow. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Corporate events
A hog roast near Merrow
Questions from Merrow
Which station is closest to Merrow?
Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Hog roast hire in Merrow, carved to order
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We serve rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversaries and club events and presentations.
A place like Merrow frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
Hog roast hire around Merrow
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Merrow, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey.
Parks such as Riverside Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. Merrow is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the GU1 and GU4 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Merrow include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
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
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Merrow
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset in Merrow is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Merrow, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Who books hog roast hire in Merrow?
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Clubhouse events
For a fundraiser at a school like Bushy Hill Junior School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away