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Hog Roast for Events for Ripley
Hog roast for events in Ripley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Horse and dog shows
- Town and village days
- Tournaments and sports days
Planning an event in Ripley?
How our hog roast for events works in Ripley
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. We are often asked to cater car shows and rallies and fundraising events, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
A fête near Ripley might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Ripley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ripley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we’ll respond.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late May, sunset in Ripley is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books hog roast for events in Ripley?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Here’s what people in Ripley most often book a hog roast for:
- Small festivals
- Church and village fêtes
- Car shows and rallies
- Horse and dog shows
PTAs at schools such as Ripley Court School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
Ripley events: pitches and permissions
Ripley is about 4 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Ripley and its neighbours for events. Ripley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
A summer fête at Church of St Mary Magdalen is the classic setting for a hog roast. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Clandon station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Ripley, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in GU23, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include High Street, Dorton Way and Wentworth Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Ripley include the B2215, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Ripley, we also cover Ockham (2 miles east), West Horsley (3 miles south-east), East Clandon (3 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles south-east) and Effingham (5 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (3 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor Public House (under half a mile east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Ripley
Also in Ripley
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A safe distance from other traders
- Event approval for hot-food traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ripley
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards