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Hog Roast for Events in Abinger Bottom
Planning a hog roast for your event in Abinger Bottom? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes
- Community events
- Country shows
Book a hog roast in Abinger Bottom
How our hog roast for events works in Abinger Bottom
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. For horse and dog shows and small festivals, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
At a field event near Abinger Bottom, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Your trader requirements
- Permission for cooking on the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Nearby places to Abinger Bottom
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Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Abinger Bottom
Could you cook in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Abinger Bottom?
Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
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 plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you do charity events?
Get in touch and we will see what’s possible.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you come to our fête?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Do you trade at school events?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Perfect for your event in Abinger Bottom
It suits all ages.
Here’s what people in Abinger Bottom most often book a hog roast for:
- Car and steam shows
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church and village fêtes
- Town and village days
For anyone arriving by train, Gomshall station is about 3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
Why choose a hog roast in Abinger Bottom?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Abinger Bottom
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Community events around Abinger Bottom
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Abinger Bottom and its neighbours for events. Abinger Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
A school like Belmont Prep School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in Wotton and Abinger Commons means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Abinger Bottom, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. We also bring hog roasts to events in Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Bottom include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Abinger Bottom, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Balance the food line-up
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. In late May, sunset in Abinger Bottom is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away