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Party Hog Roast for Birtley Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Birtley Green and the surrounding area.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Getting-engaged parties
A hog roast near Birtley Green
Party hog roast near Birtley Green
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. We are often asked to cater street parties and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, serving a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and crackling.
Near Birtley Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. In Birtley Green, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A word with the neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Birtley Green
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Birtley Green from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Should we warn the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about children’s portions
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Also near Birtley Green
Also in Birtley Green
Hosting a hog roast party in Birtley Green
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Birtley Green and the surrounding area. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a hog roast in Cucknell's Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Historic houses near Birtley Green include Chilworth Manor (2.9 miles north) and Loseley Park (3.6 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Birtley Green is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the GU5 postcode area. Other places close to Birtley Green we cover include Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Birtley Green include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Birtley Green include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away