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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Fickleshole, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for your event to Fickleshole and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Country shows
- Charity days
- School events
Planning an event in Fickleshole?
About our hog roast for events in Fickleshole
Charity fundraisers in Fickleshole can use a hog roast to draw people in. Tell us about the event and we will suggest how it could work. We are frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and village fêtes, serving crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
At a field event near Fickleshole, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Community events around Fickleshole
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fickleshole. Fickleshole is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Fickleshole to London (about 13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Woldingham station is about 3.2 miles away. An event in Addington Vale means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
This part of Surrey takes in CR6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fickleshole include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Fickleshole include Meridian High School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Bear pub (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Fickleshole
What else we do in Fickleshole
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-September events in Fickleshole lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Fickleshole
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
People around Fickleshole book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Club events
- Charity days
- Small festivals
- Community days and street fairs
PTAs at schools such as Fairchildes Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
What affects the price in Fickleshole
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A firm way on and off the field
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
FAQs for Fickleshole
Is Fickleshole too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Addington Vale?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Why choose a hog roast in Fickleshole?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Fickleshole hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards