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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Horton, 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 Horton.
- School events
- Fun runs and sports events
- Food and music festivals
Hog roast for events for Horton
Event catering near Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Horton and the surrounding area are covered for events. Horton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Horton to London (13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Chessington South station, about 0.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in KT19 and KT9, we can roast on site for your visitors. Whether your event is on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Horton includes Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
Hog roast for events near Horton
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Let us know what you have in mind. Whether it’s food and music festivals and school fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your visitors.
Rural events near Horton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Also near Horton
Other occasions in Horton
Horton questions
Which station is closest to Horton?
The closest is Chessington South station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we’ll suggest a way to make it work.
Can you come to our fête?
We do. Send us the details.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A firm way on and off the field
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Space for people to queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, events in Horton 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.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your visitors
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast for events in Horton?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Horton, including:
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
- Vintage rallies
- Tournaments and sports days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A hog roast draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Horton
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards