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Hog roast hire in GU1
We cater in every part of the GU1 postcode district, including Guildford, Abbotswood and Bellfields. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Book a hog roast in GU1
Where we cater in GU1
Occasions in GU1
- Funerals and wakes
- Care homes
- Christmas parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV sets
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in GU1: what to expect
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in GU1: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and community events.
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Cost
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Guildford
Locally, our bookings take us close to Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Nearby too are Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east), Stoke Park (under half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (within half a mile south-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
A hog roast across GU1: what to know
GU1 covers everything from Guildford, Abbotswood and Stoughton to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Guildford: Historic houses near Guildford include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Loseley Park (2.6 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Planning an evening hog roast in Guildford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
For event organisers in GU1
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Parking near the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
What affects the price in GU1
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
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, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
GU1: your questions answered
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards