Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Events in Hog Hatch
Treat your visitors to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Hog Hatch. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Community days and street fairs
- Vintage rallies
- Tournaments and sports days
Slow-roasted pork in Hog Hatch
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Make the stall easy to find
If the ground is soft, we’ll need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
Chicken widens the choice.
Hog roast for events in Hog Hatch, carved to order
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. For food and music festivals and car and steam shows, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce for your visitors.
Summer fairs around Hog Hatch are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-contained hog roast helps. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Common questions in Hog Hatch
Which station is closest to Hog Hatch?
Farnham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hog Hatch?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When do you start roasting?
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.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Your trader requirements
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hog Hatch
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Running an event in Hog Hatch
Hog Hatch is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater events across Hog Hatch and nearby, from gardens to fields. Hog Hatch is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Farnham station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. An event in Weybourne LNR means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Events anywhere in GU9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your event could be at a house on Coniston Drive, Dukes Walk and Folly Hill, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ewshot (1 mile north-west), Dora's Green (1 mile west), Warren Corner (1 mile west), Dippenhall (2 miles south-west) and Redlands (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Farnham Heath End School (1.1 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Hog Hatch?
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Hog Hatch
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Hog Hatch are dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Hog Hatch
More for events in Hog Hatch
Who books hog roast for events in Hog Hatch?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Here’s what people in Hog Hatch most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Community events
- Vintage rallies
School fairs, for a school like Folly Hill Infant School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards