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Party Hog Roast for Gomshall
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Gomshall. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Retirement celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
Party hog roast for Gomshall
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evening parties in Gomshall need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:05pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How our party hog roast works in Gomshall
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it’s big family get-togethers and naming ceremonies, we can cook coleslaw, apple sauce and hog roast rolls and more.
Country parties near Gomshall suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Gomshall questions
Could you cook in Colekitchen Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Gomshall?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you come to Gomshall?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Gomshall and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Nearby places to Gomshall
Other occasions in Gomshall
Perfect for your party in Gomshall
There’s very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Gomshall, such as:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer parties in the garden
Guests arriving by train should know that Gomshall has its own station, Gomshall station.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning a party in Gomshall
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover parties in Gomshall. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Gomshall to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Church of St James, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (2.9 miles north) and Clandon Park (3.4 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Gomshall, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the GU5 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Station Road, High View and Queen Street, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse pub (under half a mile east)
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A wet-weather plan for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Gomshall
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards