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Hog Roast Hire for Wonersh
Hog roast hire in Wonersh: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Sports clubs and societies
Book a hog roast in Wonersh
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How our hog roast hire works in Wonersh
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is hog roast hire in Wonersh. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. Popular choices include new potatoes, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb, and we’re often booked for weddings, day or evening and milestone birthdays.
For a rural spot like Wonersh, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Where the roaster can go in Wonersh
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wonersh
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Stuffing
Nearby places to Wonersh
What else we do in Wonersh
Occasions we serve in Wonersh
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Wonersh. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Clubhouse events
- Staff days and open days
If guests are travelling by rail, Chilworth station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
FAQs for Wonersh
We are gathering after a service at Wonersh United Reformed Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Wonersh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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.
Do you cover Wonersh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wonersh and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We will be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Hog roast hire around Wonersh
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Wonersh. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Parks such as Shalford Mill typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Wonersh United Reformed Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Wonersh is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of GU5 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Wonersh includes St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Wonersh include St Catherine's School (0.7 miles west) and Broadwater School (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grantley Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Light matters for a long roast: in Wonersh, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, you send us your date, address, 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards