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Hog Roast Catering in Abbotswood, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast in Abbotswood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Parties at home
Book a hog roast in Abbotswood
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Planning an evening hog roast in Abbotswood? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How our hog roast hire works in Abbotswood
In Abbotswood, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: 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. We serve rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In and around Abbotswood, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
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Planning a hog roast in Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits events around Abbotswood, whatever the venue. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Historic houses near Abbotswood include Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Chilworth Manor (1.8 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as Stoke Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Abbotswood, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in GU1, we can bring the roaster to you. From York Road, Stoke Road and Maori Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A246 and A3100, Abbotswood is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include 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).
A little further out are 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.
- Schools near Abbotswood include Guildford High School (within half a mile north-west) and Holy Trinity (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rats Castle pub (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Abbotswood
How far is Abbotswood from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Abbotswood?
Abbotswood has its own station: London Road (Guildford) station.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Perfect for your event in Abbotswood
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
People around Abbotswood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Community events
For a fundraiser at a school like Lanesborough School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. 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 Abbotswood hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards