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Hog Roast for Events in Stanford Common
Planning a hog roast for your event in Stanford Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- PTA summer fairs
- Fundraising events
- Agricultural and country shows
Hog roast for events in Stanford Common
About our hog roast for events in Stanford Common
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for car shows and rallies and village fêtes.
A fête near Stanford Common might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space for people to queue
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
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. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Add coleslaw.
Who books hog roast for events in Stanford Common?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Summer fêtes
- School events
- Charity fundraisers
- Tournaments and sports days
Events in parks such as Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Common questions in Stanford Common
Is Stanford Common too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Stanford Common close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you do fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Contact us.
Can you do a school fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
For event organisers in Stanford Common
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Also near Stanford Common
Other occasions in Stanford Common
Is a hog roast right for your event?
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For an autumn event in Stanford Common, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
How to get 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. Fill in our quote form.
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Running an event in Stanford Common
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stanford Common and the surrounding area. Stanford Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, are a natural home for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 1.6 miles north.
Anywhere in GU24, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Stanford Common, we cover Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stanford Common include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (0.9 miles north)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards