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Hog Roast for Events for Pitch Place
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Pitch Place.
- Fundraising events
- Church and village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Pitch Place?
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Add coleslaw.
About our hog roast for events in Pitch Place
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Tell us how you’d like it to work. We’re frequently asked to cater country shows and village fêtes, serving crackling, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Rural events near Pitch Place can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in Pitch Place
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
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.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Your trader requirements
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Towns and villages near Pitch Place
What else we do in Pitch Place
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Running an event in Pitch Place
Pitch Place is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Pitch Place and its neighbours for events. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Michael and All Angels is the classic setting for a hog roast. For anyone arriving by train, Witley station, about 3.6 miles east, is the nearest station. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in GU8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. If your venue is just outside Pitch Place, we also cover Thursley (1 mile east), Rushmoor (1 mile north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles south-west) and Tilford Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
Pitch Place: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Pitch Place?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Could you cook in The Flashes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is it pay as you go?
Both models are possible. We will agree what suits yours.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Pitch Place are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books hog roast for events in Pitch Place?
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pitch Place and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
- Summer fêtes
If your event is in The Flashes, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away