Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Events in Shere
We bring a hog roast for your event to Shere and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Charity fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- PTA summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Shere
Shere events: pitches and permissions
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Shere suit a hog roast. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Running a fête for a church like The Church of St James? A hog roast draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station. Within about a mile 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 GU5, we can bring the roaster to you. Your event could be at a house on Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (within half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-east)
How our hog roast for events works in Shere
Country shows near Shere suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. For fun runs and sports events and fundraising events, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
Near Shere, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Also in Shere
Who books hog roast for events in Shere?
It is food people can carry round the event.
Here’s what people in Shere most often book a hog roast for:
- Charity fundraisers
- Vintage rallies
- School events
- Church and village fêtes
If your event is in Colekitchen Down, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A queuing area
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, events in Shere stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Make the stall easy to find
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
Name an organiser to meet us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Shere
Could you cook in Colekitchen Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Shere from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you cover Shere?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We will work it out together.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
What affects the price in Shere
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards