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Hog Roast for Events for Martyr's Green
Hog roast for events in Martyr's Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Country shows
- Community events
- Vintage rallies
Book a hog roast in Martyr's Green
Hog roast for events in Martyr's Green, slow-roasted on site
Village fêtes around Martyr's Green suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Whether it is church and village fêtes and club events, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your visitors.
At a field event near Martyr's Green, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Community events around Martyr's Green
Martyr's Green is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. A hog roast suits events around Martyr's Green, whatever the venue. Martyr's Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Events in parks such as The Forest and the Highlands need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Martyr's Green, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the KT11 postcode area. Whether your event is on Old Lane and Ockham Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hatchford (1 mile north-east), Hatchford End (1 mile north-west), Downside (1 mile north-east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Martyr's Green include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (under half a mile north)
Nearby places to Martyr's Green
More for events in Martyr's Green
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late May, sunset in Martyr's Green is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or KT11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
Give us a contact on the day.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Martyr's Green?
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Your trader requirements
- A level pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Martyr's Green
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Martyr's Green: your questions answered
How far is Martyr's Green from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Martyr's Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Perfect for your event in Martyr's Green
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
However big or small the event in Martyr's Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Small festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Community events
- Fundraising events
For visitors coming by rail, Effingham Junction station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away