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Hog Roast for Events for Sandhills
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. Book a hog roast for your event in Sandhills.
- Festivals
- Vintage rallies
- Church and village fêtes
Hog roast for events for Sandhills
Hog roast for events near Sandhills
Charity fundraisers in Sandhills can use a hog roast to draw people in. We’ll talk through options with you. For vintage rallies and charity fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your visitors.
A fête near Sandhills might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September events in Sandhills lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- A queuing area
- Permission for cooking on the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Show allergens at the stall
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Halal isn’t offered
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Towns and villages near Sandhills
More for events in Sandhills
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Sandhills events: pitches and permissions
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in Sandhills, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Sandhills is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
A school like King Edward's School Witley can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a hog roast. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the GU8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Sandhills
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Sandhills?
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Sandhills
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Sandhills
Do you trade at school fairs around Sandhills?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you come out to small places like Sandhills?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
Who books hog roast for events in Sandhills?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Summer fêtes
- Community days and street fairs
- Car and steam shows
- Horse and dog shows
For visitors coming by rail, Witley station, about 0.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards