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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Shipley Bridge, Surrey
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 Shipley Bridge.
- School events
- Fundraising events
- Country shows
Book a hog roast in Shipley Bridge
Hog roast for events in Shipley Bridge, carved to order
At a fête, fair or festival in Shipley Bridge, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Whether it is car shows and rallies and small festivals, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
At a fête or show near Shipley Bridge, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shipley Bridge
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Shipley Bridge? We can help. Shipley Bridge is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Shipley Bridge to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.2 miles north-west. School fairs, for a school like Forge Wood Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
For events in RH6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover events in Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Shipley Bridge includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Shipley Bridge pub (less than half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shipley Bridge
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Shipley Bridge
Is Shipley Bridge close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast in Worth Park Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
Do you trade at school events?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For an autumn event in Shipley Bridge, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Shipley Bridge
What else we do in Shipley Bridge
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away