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Hog Roast Catering in Compton, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Compton.
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
- Garden parties and barbecues
Planning an event in Compton?
How our hog roast hire works in Compton
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Compton, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it is sports clubs and societies and garden parties and barbecues, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and new potatoes.
In a small place like Compton, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours.
Your questions about a hog roast in Compton
What’s the nearest station to Compton?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Compton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
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Other occasions in Compton
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Around midsummer it stays light in Compton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Salads
Bringing a hog roast to Compton
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Events in Compton are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Compton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Compton to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Within reach of Compton are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (4.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Marys Parish Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Compton, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10 and GU9, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Compton includes Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Who books hog roast hire in Compton?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Compton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
- Work summer parties
PTAs at schools such as South Farnham School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away