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Hog Roast for Events for Merle Common
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Merle Common. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Country shows
- Car and steam shows
- Summer fêtes
Planning an event in Merle Common?
What affects the price in Merle Common
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast for events near Merle Common
Agricultural shows and country events near Merle Common are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. We are often asked to cater festivals and church and village fêtes, serving crackling, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
For a village fête or field event near Merle Common, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space for people to queue
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A firm way on and off the field
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Merle Common
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Show allergens at the stall
We serve as the queue moves.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
Common questions in Merle Common
Do you trade at school fairs around Merle Common?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Is Merle Common too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. 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.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll agree what suits yours.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we’ll respond.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Places near Merle Common
Other occasions in Merle Common
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Who books hog roast for events in Merle Common?
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
In Merle Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community days and street fairs
- Village fêtes
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers
School fairs, for a school like Holland Junior School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
For event organisers in Merle Common
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. Late-May events in Merle Common have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Merle Common, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Merle Common
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Merle Common and the surrounding area. Merle Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Merle Common to London (about 19 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north.
Wherever your event is in RH8, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Merle Common we cover include Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Merle Common include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards