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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Horley, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Horley.
- Horse and dog shows
- Fun runs and sports events
- School events
Book a hog roast in Horley
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Space for people to queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About our hog roast for events in Horley
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. For horse and dog shows and school fairs and sports days, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Horley, a good food stall can make an event. A hog roast is one visitors will queue for. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What else we do in Horley
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
FAQs for Horley
Is Horley close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is it pay as you go?
Both models are possible. We will agree what suits yours.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you come to Horley?
Yes, Horley is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How we price a hog roast for your event
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Horley
- Season and day of the week
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, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. Summer events in Horley have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Community events around Horley
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in Horley, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Horley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Horley Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. A summer fête at St Wilfrid's Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RH6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Horley include the A23 and B2036, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Horley, we cover Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Horley has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horley include Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull pub (under half a mile west)
Events we cater in Horley
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
Whatever the occasion in Horley, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Car and steam shows
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, Horley station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away