Surrey · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in North Holmwood, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in North Holmwood.
- Club events
- PTA summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
Hog roast for events in North Holmwood
Hog roast for events near North Holmwood
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in North Holmwood. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater town and village days and tournaments and sports days.
Around North Holmwood, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Community events around North Holmwood
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. A hog roast suits events around North Holmwood, whatever the venue. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from North Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist, are a natural home for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, Dorking West station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of North Holmwood, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RH5 and RH4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to North Holmwood we cover include Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near North Holmwood include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
For event organisers in North Holmwood
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 will keep you both updated.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Towns and villages near North Holmwood
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Signpost the stall clearly
Give us a contact on the day.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in North Holmwood are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in North Holmwood?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
See how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in North Holmwood
It suits all ages.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
- Small festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Events in parks such as Inholms Clay Pit need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
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.
What affects the price in North Holmwood
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from North Holmwood
Which station is closest to North Holmwood?
The closest is Dorking West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We’re happy to talk it through and we will see what’s possible.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards