Our hog roast service in Guildford
Guildford is Surrey's county town and one of the busiest places we cater. It has a bit of everything: offices around the town centre and the Research Park, the University of Surrey campus, a large number of family homes with decent gardens, and the Surrey Hills starting right on the doorstep for weddings and country parties.
Our hog roast catering in Guildford is the full service. We arrive with plenty of time, cook the pork or lamb on site, carve it to order at a serving counter, and bring the salads, sides, sauces and breads that turn a roast into a proper meal. When the last roll has gone, we clear down and take everything away.
We cater across Guildford as part of our hog roast catering in Surrey. For the full picture of how we work, see our our hog roast service page.
Where we cater in Guildford
The town's mix means our Guildford diary is unusually varied. Summer brings staff parties for technology, engineering and professional-services firms, graduation and alumni events, and garden parties in Merrow, Burpham, Onslow Village and the villages along the A25. Autumn and winter lean towards weddings in barns and country houses, and office Christmas parties that want something hot and hearty rather than another three-course set menu.
Access varies a lot. Town-centre venues and terraced streets need planning around parking and unloading; the rural edge towards Shere, Albury and Wonersh can mean long drives and soft ground. We ask the right questions up front so there are no surprises on the day.
- barn and farm wedding venues in the Surrey Hills
- business parks and offices around the Research Park
- private gardens in Merrow, Burpham and Shalford
- sports and cricket clubs
- school and university events
- village halls and community fundraisers
BBQ catering in Guildford
Not every event suits a whole pig. For Guildford gatherings where people want choice — office lunches, club days, parties with lots of children — our BBQ catering is often the better fit: burgers, sausages and chicken cooked to order, with vegetarian and vegan options on their own grill space.
A BBQ is a popular choice for Guildford office lunches and club events where people want to pick and mix — burgers, sausages, chicken and a veggie option, with salads and fries.
Read more about BBQ catering or browse the BBQ menu.
Events we cater in Guildford
Wedding hog roasts
Couples marrying in and around Guildford often choose a hog roast for the evening, when the formal meal is long gone and guests need something substantial. We also cater the main wedding meal at barn and marquee weddings in the surrounding countryside, with carved pork or lamb, generous salads and a separate vegetarian main.
Wedding hog roast cateringCorporate events
Guildford has a strong base of tech, research and professional firms, and a hog roast or BBQ is one of the simplest ways to feed a big team outdoors. We work to fixed service windows, label every dish for dietary needs and liaise with building or estates managers on access and set-up.
Corporate hog roast and BBQ cateringBirthday & private parties
Birthday parties, anniversaries and summer garden parties across Guildford and its villages are a big part of what we do. A hog roast suits 40 guests in the garden as happily as 200 in a field, and it takes the cooking off the host's hands completely.
Hog roasts for birthday parties · Catering for parties at homeWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Our pork is slow-roasted whole on site and hand-carved at the counter as guests come up. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are the favourite; a plated buffet works well when it's the main meal.
Sample hog roast menuLamb roast
A whole lamb on the spit gives the same sense of occasion as a hog roast with a lighter, herby feel. Serve it in flatbreads with minted yoghurt, or plated with potatoes and gravy.
A whole lamb roastBBQ options
Grill favourites cooked to order: burgers, sausages, chicken thighs, halloumi skewers and vegan sausages, all served with rolls and a full sauce line-up.
BBQ packagesSides & salads
Most Guildford events pick two to four sides. Summer menus lean towards coleslaw, leaf salads, tomatoes and potato salad; evening and winter events tend to want fries, sweet potato fries or new potatoes. We bring the breads, rolls and sauces too.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Dietary needs are planned in from the start, not added at the end. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are cooked on separate equipment on request and clearly labelled, and allergen information is available for everything we serve. For guests with severe allergies, please talk to us before the event.
How our catering works
Tell us about the event
Send the date, postcode, rough guest numbers and the kind of food you have in mind. A few lines is plenty to start.
Get a tailored quote
We'll suggest a menu, service style and timings that suit the event, and send a clear written quote. Tweak it as much as you like.
Confirm the details
Final numbers, dietary requirements, access, parking and timings are agreed in writing ahead of the day, so there are no surprises.
We cook, serve and clear
We arrive early, cook everything fresh on site, serve your guests from our counter, and leave the space clean and tidy.
Areas we cover near Guildford
Alongside Guildford, we regularly cater in the surrounding area. Every town in the county is listed on our Surrey hog roast catering page.
- GodalmingHog roast & BBQ catering, Surrey
- Hog roast catering in WokingSurrey
- FarnhamHog roast & BBQ catering, Surrey
- Hog roast catering in LeatherheadSurrey
- DorkingHog roast & BBQ catering, Surrey
- Hog roasts in CobhamSurrey
- AldershotHog roast & BBQ catering, Hampshire
- HaslemereHog roast & BBQ catering, Surrey
Hog roast FAQs for Guildford
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills around Guildford?
Yes. We regularly work at rural and farm venues south and east of Guildford. Some sites have limited vehicle access or soft ground, so we'll ask about parking and the route from the vehicle to the serving area when you enquire.
Can you cater a staff party at an office in Guildford town centre?
Usually, yes — provided there's an outdoor area such as a car park, courtyard or lawn, and somewhere to unload. If space is very tight, a BBQ set-up can be more compact than a full hog roast machine.
How far in advance should I book a hog roast in Guildford?
Summer Saturdays and December weekdays go first, so the earlier the better for those dates. For other times of year a few weeks' notice is often enough — just ask.
Do you only do hog roasts, or can we have a BBQ in Guildford?
Both, and lamb too. Plenty of Guildford events have a BBQ on its own or alongside the hog roast. Have a look at the BBQ menu for ideas.
