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Hog Roast for Events in Penny Pot
We bring a hog roast for your event across Penny Pot and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers
- Vintage rallies
Hog roast for events for Penny Pot
Hog roast for events in Penny Pot, carved to order
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Penny Pot attract visitors. We’ll talk through options with you. Typical bookings include charity days and fun runs and sports events, with a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and halloumi skewers.
At a field event near Penny Pot, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Why choose a hog roast in Penny Pot?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Penny Pot hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Penny Pot
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
However big or small the event in Penny Pot, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Village fêtes
- Car shows and rallies
- Festivals
- School events
School fairs, for a school like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
Nearby places to Penny Pot
What else we do in Penny Pot
Community events around Penny Pot
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. We cater events of every size in Penny Pot. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Penny Pot to Guildford (7 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Lawrence is the classic setting for a hog roast. If visitors are coming by train, Brookwood station is about 2.7 miles away.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Penny Pot, we also cover Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. For an autumn event in Penny Pot, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Balance the food line-up
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
FAQs for Penny Pot
Do you come out to small places like Penny Pot?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Penny Pot from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll agree what suits yours.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you do charity events?
We are happy to talk it through.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from the organiser?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. Power helps for lighting.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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