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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Shackleford, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Shackleford and the surrounding area.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Food and music festivals
- Town and village days
Hog roast for events in Shackleford
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Hog roast for events in Shackleford, slow-roasted on site
Charity fundraisers in Shackleford can use a hog roast to draw people in. We’ll talk through options with you. Typical bookings include village fêtes and community days and street fairs, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
At a field event near Shackleford, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
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The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late May, sunset in Shackleford is about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Shackleford?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Shackleford questions
Is Shackleford close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Shackleford?
Godalming station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Why choose hog roast for events in Shackleford?
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Shackleford, including:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Vintage rallies
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
If your event is in Middlebriars Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Allergies and dietary needs
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Balance the food line-up
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Add coleslaw.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A queuing area
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Details of what the event requires
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Shackleford
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Shackleford for events and the places nearby. We cater 395 places across Surrey.
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, Godalming station is about 2.2 miles away. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU8, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Shackleford includes Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards