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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Chilworth, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Chilworth and across Surrey.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Garden parties
- Naming ceremonies
Planning an event in Chilworth?
Party hog roast in Chilworth, carved to order
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. We’re frequently asked to cater summer parties in the garden and wedding anniversaries, serving coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
A country party near Chilworth is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What affects the price in Chilworth
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Chilworth
- Site access
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chilworth, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
A hog roast compared with other options
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Chilworth
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your party. By late September, sunset in Chilworth is about 7:05pm; by December it is about 3:55pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a party in Chilworth
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chilworth and the surrounding area. Chilworth is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (under half a mile north) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, there’s a station right in Chilworth: Chilworth station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Chilworth, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over GU4 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A248 close by, Chilworth is easy for us to reach for your party. Other places close to Chilworth we cover include Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Schools near Chilworth include St Peter's Catholic School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Percy Arms (under half a mile east)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A spot well away from the house
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Chilworth
Is Chilworth close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Chilworth?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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’ll send a price.
Also near Chilworth
Also in Chilworth
Occasions we serve in Chilworth
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chilworth. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
A green space like Shalford Mill is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away