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Hog Roast Hire for Rowledge
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Rowledge.
- Christmas fairs
- Clubhouse events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
A hog roast near Rowledge
Hog roast hire in Rowledge, slow-roasted on site
In Rowledge, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Popular choices include salads, crackling and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and festive gatherings.
For a rural spot like Rowledge, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Events we cater in Rowledge
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Historic houses near Rowledge include Farnham Castle (2.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Common questions in Rowledge
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Rowledge?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
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’ll check it with you before booking.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
For event organisers in Rowledge
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
A hog roast in Rowledge: local details
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Hosts in Rowledge book us for events of all sizes. Rowledge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you had Underdown nature reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. For a fundraiser at a school like Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Rowledge is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Rowledge we cover include Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Rowledge includes Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (1.2 miles east) and Weydon School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Hare and Hounds pub (less than half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Rowledge
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Where the roaster can go in Rowledge
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
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. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Around midsummer it stays light in Rowledge until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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