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Party Hog Roast for Hurtmore
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Hurtmore.
- Retirement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Hurtmore
Party hog roast in Hurtmore, slow-roasted on site
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, and spend time with their guests. We are often asked to cater retirement parties and getting-engaged parties, serving a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
A country party near Hurtmore is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What affects the price in Hurtmore
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Hurtmore?
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Hurtmore
Do you come out to small places like Hurtmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hurtmore close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Most gardens can work, given access for the equipment. Send us a photo.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do children like hog roasts?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Hurtmore is about 7:05pm; by December it’s about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books party hog roast in Hurtmore?
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hurtmore, including:
- Engagement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Christenings
Among the historic houses close to Hurtmore are Loseley Park (1.5 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (2.5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Party venues around Hurtmore
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover parties in Hurtmore, along with the towns and villages around it. Hurtmore is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Thinking of a hog roast in Middlebriars Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. If the day starts at Church of St Nicholas, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hurtmore, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in GU7, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Loseley Fields Primary School (1 mile east) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.8 miles north)
Places near Hurtmore
Also in Hurtmore
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards