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Wedding Hog Roast for Shillinglee
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Shillinglee.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening receptions
Book a hog roast in Shillinglee
About our wedding hog roast in Shillinglee
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. Typical bookings include evening food after the first dance and blessings and renewals, with salads, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Near Shillinglee, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shillinglee, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Getting married in Shillinglee?
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Shillinglee, from gardens to fields. Shillinglee is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shillinglee to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Witley station is about 3.8 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the GU8 postcode area and the streets around it. For weddings just outside Shillinglee, we cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Permission for outside catering
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shillinglee
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Shillinglee
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Shillinglee, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Shillinglee
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
However big or small the event in Shillinglee, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Wedding breakfasts
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Shillinglee Lake, and the countryside around Shillinglee suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
Nearby places to Shillinglee
Other occasions in Shillinglee
Common questions in Shillinglee
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Shillinglee close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in Shillinglee?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We will sort the details with them.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
For event organisers in Shillinglee
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards