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Party Hog Roast for Ramsnest Common
Planning a hog roast for your party in Ramsnest Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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Slow-roasted pork in Ramsnest Common
Party hog roast near Ramsnest Common
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll check it with you. Popular choices include coleslaw, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we’re often booked for street parties and engagement parties.
In a small place like Ramsnest Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Hosting a hog roast party in Ramsnest Common
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Ramsnest Common, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ramsnest Common, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in GU8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. A summer party in Ramsnest Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Ramsnest Common
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A step-free way into the garden
- A spot well away from the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. 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.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Ramsnest Common questions
Is Ramsnest Common too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ramsnest Common from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Most gardens can work, given access for the equipment. Send us a picture.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you cater in Ramsnest Common?
Yes, Ramsnest Common is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Towns and villages near Ramsnest Common
What else we do in Ramsnest Common
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away