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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Guildford, Surrey
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Guildford. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Engagement parties
- Christenings
- Reunions
Planning an event in Guildford?
About our party hog roast in Guildford
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include jacket potatoes, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for reunions and naming ceremonies.
A large place like Guildford has lots of party venues, but a hog roast in your own garden is hard to beat. Let us know how we get into the garden. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a party in Guildford
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Guildford, from gardens to fields. Guildford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
A christening at Church of St John the Evangelist followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Guests arriving by train should know that London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Guildford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 postcode area. From Church Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Guildford sits on or near the A3 and A25, which makes travel to your party easy. Nearby, we also cater parties in Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Guildford is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head pub (within half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Guildford
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties
- Retirement celebrations
Thinking of a hog roast in Stoke Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A spot well away from the house
- A word with the neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Guildford, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Guildford
Other occasions in Guildford
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Evening parties in Guildford need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:05pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Guildford
Can you do a hog roast in Stoke Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards