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Hog Roast Catering in Mousehill, Surrey
Planning a hog roast in Mousehill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Corporate events
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Mousehill
Hog roast hire for your event in Mousehill
People book a hog roast in Mousehill for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Whether it is sports clubs and societies and wakes, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw and more.
In a small place like Mousehill, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Mousehill: venues, access and local tips
Mousehill is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Mousehill and its neighbours for events. Mousehill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles south-east. For a fundraiser at a school like Milford School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mousehill. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in GU8, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Green Lane, The Cedars and Moushill Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Milford (1 mile north-east), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east), Witley (1 mile south) and Tuesley (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Mousehill include Rodborough (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The White Lion pub (under half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Mousehill, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- 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
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
Questions from Mousehill
Which station is closest to Mousehill?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Mousehill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Mousehill hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Who books hog roast hire in Mousehill?
For big gatherings in Mousehill, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
However big or small the event in Mousehill, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Staff days and open days
Parks such as Rodborough Common generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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