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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Holt Pound, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Holt Pound? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Anniversary parties
- Retirement parties
- Naming ceremonies
Planning an event in Holt Pound?
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
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.
Party hog roast in Holt Pound, slow-roasted on site
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. For family reunions and retirement parties, we can cook coleslaw, crackling and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Country parties near Holt Pound suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. 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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A step-free way into the garden
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Hosting a hog roast party in Holt Pound
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Holt Pound and the surrounding area. Holt Pound is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west. If the day starts at Saint James, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holt Pound, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of GU10. Local streets include Fullers Road and The Wickets; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater parties in Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Holt Pound
What else we do in Holt Pound
For event organisers in Holt Pound
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in Holt Pound
Can you cater after a service at Saint James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset in Holt Pound is about 7:05pm; by December it is about 4:00pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books party hog roast in Holt Pound?
There’s very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Holt Pound:
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
Within reach of Holt Pound are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (2.7 miles north-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away