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Hog Roast for Events in Downside
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Downside.
- Charity days
- Fun runs and sports events
- Car and steam shows
Hog roast for events in Downside
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Balance the food line-up
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
Give us a contact on the day, especially for big events.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
About our hog roast for events in Downside
Agricultural shows and country events near Downside are a natural home for a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events.
At a field event near Downside, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Nearby places to Downside
What else we do in Downside
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Downside
Do you trade at school fairs around Downside?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Downside close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you do charity events?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Downside events: pitches and permissions
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Downside is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Downside is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Downside to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
A school like St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Michael's Chapel, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Downside, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across KT11 and the streets around it. From Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Downside include Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Downside
It suits long days, serving through the agreed hours.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Downside:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Summer fêtes
- Small festivals
- Vintage rallies
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For an autumn event in Downside, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away