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Party Hog Roast for Hammer
Planning a hog roast for your party in Hammer? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Naming ceremonies
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Party hog roast in Hammer
About our party hog roast in Hammer
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. We’re often asked to cater family reunions and milestone birthdays, serving crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
A country party near Hammer is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What affects the price in Hammer
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hammer
Other occasions in Hammer
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Where the roaster can go in Hammer
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A heads-up for next door
- A spot well away from the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Hammer
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Hammer?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Planning a party in Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Hammer for parties. Hammer is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hammer, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the GU27 postcode area and the streets around it. From Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Hammer, we also cover Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile west)
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. A summer party in Hammer stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose party hog roast in Hammer?
You are a host, not a cook.
People around Hammer book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Big family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Leaving and retirement do’s
After a christening at a church like St. Stephen's Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards