Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events in Abbey Gate
Give your visitors a proper hog roast at your event in Abbey Gate. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Small festivals
- Car shows and rallies
- Community days and street fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Abbey Gate
Hog roast for events in Abbey Gate, carved to order
At a fête, fair or festival in Abbey Gate, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. Whether it is car and steam shows and fun runs and sports events, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Rural events near Abbey Gate can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Community events around Abbey Gate
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Abbey Gate is well within our area for events. We cater 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Sandling Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in parks such as Tyland Barn need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in ME14 and ME16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the M20 close by, Abbey Gate is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Abbey Gate include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Yew Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Balance the food line-up
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In December, Abbey Gate is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Space for people to queue
- A level pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
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Questions from Abbey Gate
Do you trade at school fairs around Abbey Gate?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How far is Abbey Gate from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Can visitors buy their own food?
That depends on the event. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We’re happy to talk it through.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards