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Party Hog Roast in Runfold
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Runfold and across Surrey.
- Street parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Christenings
A hog roast near Runfold
Party hog roast near Runfold
In Runfold, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. For ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and hog roast rolls and more.
In a small place like Runfold, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We get there early to start the roast, so it’s cooking when guests arrive.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Planning a party in Runfold
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Runfold and the surrounding area. Runfold is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Runfold to Guildford (8 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Runfold are Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (4.2 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. A green space like Crooksbury Hill is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Runfold, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in GU10 and GU9, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1.4 miles north-east)
Common questions in Runfold
We are gathering after a service at The Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Runfold too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
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.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books party hog roast in Runfold?
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Runfold. Here are some of the most popular:
- Big family get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Getting-engaged parties
A christening at The Church of the Good Shepherd followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
What affects the price in Runfold
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Runfold
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Runfold
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn parties in Runfold get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards