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Party Hog Roast for Jacobs Well
We bring a hog roast for your party across Jacobs Well and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Big birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversary parties
A hog roast near Jacobs Well
Party hog roast near Jacobs Well
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. For milestone birthdays and christenings, we will put together a menu of crackling, rotisserie chicken and jacket potatoes and more.
In a small place like Jacobs Well, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Questions from Jacobs Well
Could you cook in Stringer's Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Jacobs Well close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we cook it ourselves?
If you’re happy to roast and carve, yes. Catering is the easier option.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about children’s portions
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Jacobs Well hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Jacobs Well
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Here’s what people in Jacobs Well most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Big family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Jacobs Well, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Parking close to the house
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Jacobs Well
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Also near Jacobs Well
More for events in Jacobs Well
Party venues around Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. Hosts in Jacobs Well book us for parties of all sizes. Jacobs Well is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
Parks such as Stringer's Common generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south) and Clandon Park (2.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Jacobs Well, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the GU4 postcode area. From Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Local schools include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards