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Hog Roast for Events in Tilford Reeds
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Tilford Reeds.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Car shows and rallies
- Church and village fêtes
Planning an event in Tilford Reeds?
Hog roast for events near Tilford Reeds
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. We are often asked to cater festivals and tournaments and sports days, with a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
A fête near Tilford Reeds might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Tilford Reeds events: pitches and permissions
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Tilford Reeds. Tilford Reeds is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Tilford Reeds to Guildford (9 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Tilford Reeds, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across GU10. We also bring hog roasts to events in Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Why choose hog roast for events in Tilford Reeds?
We are self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
In Tilford Reeds and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Car and steam shows
- Charity days
- School events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A level pitch with firm ground
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tilford Reeds
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
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How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Tilford Reeds. Late-September events in Tilford Reeds lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Tilford Reeds
Do you trade at school fairs around Tilford Reeds?
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. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We’re happy to talk it through.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Halal isn’t offered
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away