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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Abbotswood, Surrey
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Abbotswood.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a marquee
- Vow renewals and blessings
Wedding hog roast for Abbotswood
Wedding hog roast near Abbotswood
The carving station becomes a focal point: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It is food and a bit of theatre. For garden weddings at home and intimate weddings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling and more.
Weddings in a place like Abbotswood frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Abbotswood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. 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 you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Abbotswood
Could you cook in Stoke Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Abbotswood from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Who books wedding hog roast in Abbotswood?
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
Here’s what people in Abbotswood most often book a hog roast for:
- Home weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
For outdoor photos, Pewley Hill is close by, and the countryside around Abbotswood suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning a wedding hog roast in Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Abbotswood and its neighbours for weddings. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are marrying at a church near Abbotswood, such as Christ Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Planning photos in Stoke Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in GU1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wedding in a garden on York Road, Stoke Road and Maori Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Abbotswood is on the A246 and A3100, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Abbotswood, we also cover Guildford (1 mile north-west), Burpham (1 mile north-east), Bellfields (1 mile north-west), Merrow (1 mile east) and East Shalford (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (within half a mile south) and Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include Guildford High School (less than half a mile north-west) and Holy Trinity (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Rats Castle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Nearby places to Abbotswood
Other occasions in Abbotswood
Where the roaster can go in Abbotswood
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Permission for outside catering
- Lighting for evening service
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards