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Hog Roast for Events for Dockenfield
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Dockenfield.
- Charity fundraisers
- PTA summer fairs
- Small festivals
Hog roast for events in Dockenfield
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Hog roast for events in Dockenfield, carved to order
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. We serve rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling, and typical bookings are for school fairs and sports days and tournaments and sports days.
At a field event near Dockenfield, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Also near Dockenfield
Other occasions in Dockenfield
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Dockenfield
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. A hog roast suits events around Dockenfield, whatever the venue. We cater 395 places across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Dockenfield to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across the GU10 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street and Lake Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Dockenfield we cover include Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Dockenfield include Farnham Heath.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-September events in Dockenfield lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Dockenfield, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Dockenfield
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Dockenfield. Typical bookings include:
- School events
- Small festivals
- Fundraising events
- Tournaments and sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Where the roaster can go in Dockenfield
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Dockenfield questions
Is Dockenfield too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Dockenfield?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We are happy to talk it through.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away