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Party Hog Roast in Abinger Hammer
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Abinger Hammer. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Street parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
Party hog roast for Abinger Hammer
About our party hog roast in Abinger Hammer
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and family reunions, serving coleslaw, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
A country party near Abinger Hammer is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset in Abinger Hammer is about 7:05pm; by December it is about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Abinger Hammer
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Perfect for your party in Abinger Hammer
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
In Abinger Hammer and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings
- Big family get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Guests arriving by train should know that Gomshall station is about 0.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Planning a party in Abinger Hammer
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Abinger Hammer and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abinger Hammer to Guildford (6 miles away).
Parks such as Colekitchen Down usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Among the historic houses close to Abinger Hammer are Hatchlands Park (3.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Abinger Hammer is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Abinger Hammer we cover include Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Abinger Hammer include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby, you will find Abinger Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close to the house
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A step-free way into the garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Abinger Hammer
Is Abinger Hammer close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Colekitchen Down?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to wash up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you cover Abinger Hammer?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Abinger Hammer and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
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More for events in Abinger Hammer
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away