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Hog Roast for Events in Holmwood Corner
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Holmwood Corner and across Surrey.
- Summer fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Food and music festivals
Hog roast for events for Holmwood Corner
Event catering near Holmwood Corner
Holmwood Corner is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Holmwood Corner. Holmwood Corner is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A school like The Weald CofE Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in Inholms Clay Pit means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Holmwood Corner, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover events in South Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles west), Capel (3 miles south) and Friday Street (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Holmwood Corner include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
About our hog roast for events in Holmwood Corner
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. We serve crackling, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for car and steam shows and community days and street fairs.
At a fête or show near Holmwood Corner, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from other traders
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Details of what the event requires
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Holmwood Corner
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Holmwood Corner
Could you cook in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Holmwood Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much room do you 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.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll work it out together.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, events in Holmwood Corner stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Perfect for your event in Holmwood Corner
It’s food people can carry round the event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Holmwood Corner and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity days
- School events
- Small festivals
- Country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Places near Holmwood Corner
Also in Holmwood Corner
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards