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Wedding Hog Roast for Artington
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Artington and the surrounding area.
- Home weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Late-night wedding food
Planning an event in Artington?
Wedding hog roast near Artington
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. For vow renewals and blessings and garden weddings at home, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Artington, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Common questions in Artington
How far is Artington from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
It depends on the venue. Ask your venue early, and we’ll liaise with them.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Artington
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater weddings of every size in Artington. Artington is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Within reach of Artington are historic houses such as Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (1.1 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. If you’re marrying at a church near Artington, such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in GU3, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Artington on the A3100, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Police Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Artington include Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Artington include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ship Public House (within half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give final numbers in good time
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, working quietly in the background.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Artington
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
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Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Artington
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
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. For a summer wedding in Artington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Artington
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Occasions we serve in Artington
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
Whatever the occasion in Artington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The day after the wedding
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Shalford station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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