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Hog Roast Catering in Tilford, Surrey
Hog roast hire in Tilford: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Hog roast hire in Tilford
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast hire for your event in Tilford
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Tilford. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We’re often asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and corporate events, with rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In a rural place like Tilford, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
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How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Travel to Tilford
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Tilford, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Tilford
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
Planning a hog roast in Tilford
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Tilford. Tilford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Tilford to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Tilford are Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Wanborough Manor (4.8 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School, can book a hog roast stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tilford. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in GU10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
- Local schools include South Farnham School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Tilford
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
Here’s what people in Tilford most often book a hog roast for:
- Corporate events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Parks such as Thundry Meadows typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
Tilford: your questions answered
Is Tilford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Tilford close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards