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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Compton, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Compton.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Vintage rallies
- Charity fundraisers
A hog roast near Compton
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
About our hog roast for events in Compton
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We’re often asked to cater community events and charity fundraisers, with halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
Rural events near Compton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Community events around Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Compton and the surrounding area. Compton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
If visitors are coming by train, Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A hog roast draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Compton, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across the GU3 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Details of what the event requires
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September events in Compton lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Compton
Is Compton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Compton close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We love fêtes. Contact us.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
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 work back from your serving time.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is electricity needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Why choose hog roast for events in Compton?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Compton, including:
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
- Community days and street fairs
- Country shows
An event in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards