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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hookwood, Surrey
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Hookwood. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Food and music festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Community events
Book a hog roast in Hookwood
Hog roast for events in Hookwood, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Hookwood. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. For vintage rallies and charity fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling and more.
At a fête or show near Hookwood, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Where the roaster can go in Hookwood
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Nearby places to Hookwood
More for events in Hookwood
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Who books hog roast for events in Hookwood?
It’s the stall people find by following their noses.
Whatever the occasion in Hookwood, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- PTA summer fairs
- Food and music festivals
- Church and village fêtes
- Vintage rallies
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Manorfield Primary and Nursery School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Hookwood
Which station is closest to Hookwood?
Horley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Hookwood too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can visitors buy their own food?
That depends on the event. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you need power on site?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Event catering near Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Events in Hookwood are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hookwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Horley station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in RH6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hookwood we cover include Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse pub (under half a mile north-west)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, events in Hookwood stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away