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Hog Roast for Events for Woodmansterne
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Woodmansterne.
- Horse and dog shows
- Small festivals
- PTA summer fairs
Hog roast for events in Woodmansterne
Hog roast for events near Woodmansterne
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and fundraising events, serving apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Woodmansterne are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Make the stall easy to find
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Add coleslaw.
Woodmansterne events: pitches and permissions
Woodmansterne is about 1 mile west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Woodmansterne, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Woodmansterne is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woodmansterne to London (13 miles away).
A school like Chipstead Valley Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in SM7 and CR5, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Upper Pines, Pine Walk and Water Mead; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Chipstead (1 mile south), Banstead (1 mile north-west), Coulsdon (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (5 miles west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Honeywood Museum (3.5 miles north) and Banstead Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Banstead Preparatory School (1.4 miles north-west) and Woodcote High School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mint pub (0.9 miles west)
What affects the price in Woodmansterne
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Woodmansterne
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Nearby places to Woodmansterne
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Woodmansterne
Can you come to a school fair in Woodmansterne?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Woodmansterne close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In late May, sunset in Woodmansterne is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level pitch
- A queuing area
- A safe distance from other traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away