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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Ashford, Surrey
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Ashford.
- Summer fêtes
- Charity days
- Food and music festivals
Book a hog roast in Ashford
Hog roast for events near Ashford
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Whether it’s fun runs and sports events and horse and dog shows, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Ashford suit a hog roast: it draws a crowd and serves hot food quickly. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-May events in Ashford have light until about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TW15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some visitors will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Who books hog roast for events in Ashford?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Whatever the occasion in Ashford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fêtes
- Club events
- Charity days
If visitors are coming by train, Ashford Surrey station is in Ashford itself.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Ashford: your questions answered
Is Ashford close to London?
About 17 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Ashford?
Ashford has its own station: Ashford Surrey station.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Contact us.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Also in Ashford
What affects the price in Ashford
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ashford
Ashford is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We cover Ashford and its neighbours for events. Ashford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ashford to Guildford (14 miles away).
A summer fête at Parish Church of St Matthew is the classic setting for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like Spelthorne College, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Anywhere in TW15, TW19 and TW13, we can bring the roaster to you. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and London Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Ashford is on the A30 and A308, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Ashford we cover include Littleton Common (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile south-east), West Bedfont (1 mile north), Stanwell (2 miles north) and Hounslow (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Ashford include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Ashford include Clarendon Primary School (within half a mile north) and Thomas Knyvett College (0.6 miles north-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away