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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Tongham, Surrey
Hog roast for events in Tongham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Church and village fêtes
- Country shows
- School events
Planning an event in Tongham?
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For an autumn event in Tongham, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast for events near Tongham
At a fête, fair or festival in Tongham, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Whether it’s small festivals and car and steam shows, we can cook rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Tongham are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
Who books hog roast for events in Tongham?
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
However big or small the event in Tongham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Car shows and rallies
- School events
- Charity fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
Events in parks such as Aldershot Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch
- A firm way on and off the field
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Make the stall easy to find
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
FAQs for Tongham
Could you cook in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Tongham?
Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We will work it out together.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Places near Tongham
Other occasions in Tongham
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Tongham events: pitches and permissions
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tongham and the surrounding area. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Tongham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Ash station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Paul, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Tongham we cover include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include The Connaught School (under half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away