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Hog Roast Catering in Shillinglee, Surrey
We bring a hog roast across Shillinglee and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Sports clubs and societies
Hog roast hire in Shillinglee
Hog roast hire for your event in Shillinglee
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and staff days and open days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and spit-roast lamb and more.
Somewhere like Shillinglee, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking near the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Towns and villages near Shillinglee
More for events in Shillinglee
Bringing a hog roast to Shillinglee
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Shillinglee is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Shillinglee to Guildford (12 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shillinglee. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in GU8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. By late September, sunset in Shillinglee is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out 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.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Shillinglee
What’s the nearest station to Shillinglee?
Witley station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater at venues 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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you cover the whole of Surrey?
We cover Surrey and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address for a quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What affects the price in Shillinglee
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards