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Hog Roast Catering in Shamley Green, Surrey
We bring a hog roast to Shamley Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Parties at home
- Christmas fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire in Shamley Green
Who books hog roast hire in Shamley Green?
For big gatherings in Shamley Green, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Corporate events
For a fundraiser at a school like Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
Hog roast hire in Shamley Green, carved to order
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We are frequently asked to cater weddings and receptions and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and crackling.
Somewhere like Shamley Green, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Questions from Shamley Green
Is Shamley Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do we need a big space?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shamley Green
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Around midsummer it stays light in Shamley Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shamley Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Shamley Green hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Shamley Green
Also in Shamley Green
Shamley Green: venues, access and local tips
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We take a hog roast to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Shamley Green. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey.
Within reach of Shamley Green are historic houses such as Chilworth Manor (2.5 miles north) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Christ Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Shamley Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area. Whether your event is on Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Shamley Green we cover include Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shamley Green include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away