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Hog Roast for Events for Ranmore Common
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Ranmore Common.
- Car shows and rallies
- Charity fundraisers
- Church and village fêtes
Book a hog roast in Ranmore Common
About our hog roast for events in Ranmore Common
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. We’re often asked to cater school events and festivals, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
A fête near Ranmore Common might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Events we cater in Ranmore Common
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ranmore Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraising events
- Food and music festivals
- Club events
- Car and steam shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Site access
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Towns and villages near Ranmore Common
Other occasions in Ranmore Common
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ranmore Common
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ranmore Common and the surrounding area. Ranmore Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ranmore Common to Guildford (9 miles away).
If your event is in Milton Heath and The Nower, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Barnabas, are a natural home for a hog roast. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Ranmore Common, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH5, we can bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Ranmore Common, we also cover Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles east)
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Late-September events in Ranmore Common lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Ranmore Common questions
Do you come out to small places like Ranmore Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ranmore Common from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Where the roaster can go in Ranmore Common
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A queuing area
- A safe distance from other traders
- Details of what the event requires
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Add coleslaw.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards