Surrey · England
Hog Roast Hire for Stanford Common
We bring a hog roast across Stanford Common and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Parties at home
- Work summer parties
Book a hog roast in Stanford Common
About our hog roast hire in Stanford Common
We provide a fully catered hog roast: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Whether it’s garden parties and barbecues and birthdays and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Stanford Common, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Stanford Common
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a hog roast in Stanford Common
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Stanford Common is well within our area for events. Stanford Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Knowl Hill School, can book a hog roast stall.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stanford Common include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (0.9 miles north)
Who books hog roast hire in Stanford Common?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stanford Common:
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Community events
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Stanford Common
Other occasions in Stanford Common
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By late September, sunset in Stanford Common is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Stanford Common
Can you do a hog roast in Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cover Stanford Common?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away