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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Dawesgreen, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for your event to Dawesgreen and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- Car and steam shows
A hog roast near Dawesgreen
Hog roast for events in Dawesgreen, carved to order
At a fête, fair or festival in Dawesgreen, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. We serve apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling, and we are frequently booked for PTA summer fairs and community events.
For a village fête or field event near Dawesgreen, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In December, Dawesgreen is dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Add coleslaw.
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Other occasions in Dawesgreen
For event organisers in Dawesgreen
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A firm way on and off the field
- A queuing area
- Your trader requirements
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose hog roast for events in Dawesgreen?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Dawesgreen, including:
- Town and village days
- Car shows and rallies
- Charity fundraisers
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Burys Court School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
Common questions in Dawesgreen
What’s the nearest station to Dawesgreen?
Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Dawesgreen?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Running an event in Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Dawesgreen, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Dawesgreen to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Betchworth station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (within half a mile west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards