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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Walton-on-Thames.
- Small festivals
- Charity days
- PTA summer fairs
A hog roast near Walton-on-Thames
FAQs for Walton-on-Thames
Do you trade at school fairs around Walton-on-Thames?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you do a hog roast in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you come to Walton-on-Thames?
Yes, Walton-on-Thames is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
About our hog roast for events in Walton-on-Thames
Every event handles food differently: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Tell us how you’d like it to work. On the menu are crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for agricultural and country shows and village fêtes.
In Walton-on-Thames, a good food stall can make an event. Roast pork rolls are a reliable draw. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
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Walton-on-Thames events: pitches and permissions
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Walton-on-Thames is well within our area for events. We cater 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St John? A hog roast draws people in. PTAs at schools such as Walton Oak Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
This part of Surrey takes in KT12 and KT13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Walton-on-Thames sits on or near the A244 and B365, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. For events just outside Walton-on-Thames, we cover Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include RES Sixth Form College (0.8 miles south)
For event organisers in Walton-on-Thames
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Occasions we serve in Walton-on-Thames
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Whatever the occasion in Walton-on-Thames, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Fundraising events
- School events
- Tournaments and sports days
- Summer fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Walton-On-Thames station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Walton-on-Thames
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A firm way on and off the field
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Walton-on-Thames
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Balance the food line-up
- Signpost the stall clearly
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Walton-on-Thames are dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a hog roast in Walton-on-Thames?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. 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’re paying for.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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