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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in South Merstham, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in South Merstham.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Fundraising events
- Car shows and rallies
Book a hog roast in South Merstham
Community events around South Merstham
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in South Merstham. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from South Merstham to London (about 17 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, South Merstham has its own station, Merstham station. A school like Merstham Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. 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.
We cover events in every part of the RH1 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside South Merstham, we cover Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near South Merstham include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Merstham Park School (under half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-west)
Hog roast for events in South Merstham, slow-roasted on site
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast. Popular choices include crackling, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for church and village fêtes and school events.
For events in a place like South Merstham, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A hog roast does that. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in South Merstham
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Details of what the event requires
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in South Merstham stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch 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 pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in South Merstham
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
See how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in South Merstham
It suits all ages.
People around South Merstham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Country shows
- Club events
- School fairs and sports days
- Food and music festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints', a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Questions from South Merstham
Can you come to a school fair in South Merstham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards