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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Arpinge, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event to Arpinge and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
Book a hog roast in Arpinge
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Hog roast for events in Arpinge, slow-roasted on site
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. We’re frequently asked to cater food and music festivals and fundraising events, with apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling.
A fête near Arpinge might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Why choose hog roast for events in Arpinge?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Small festivals
- Community days and street fairs
- Vintage rallies
PTAs at schools such as Harcourt Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space for people to queue
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
How we price a hog roast for your event
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Travel to Arpinge
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Balance the food line-up
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Event catering near Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your event in Arpinge? We can help. Arpinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Arpinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Oswald's Church, are a natural home for a hog roast. For anyone arriving by train, Folkestone West station is about 1.7 miles away. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Arpinge we cover include Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Arpinge includes Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. For an autumn event in Arpinge, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near Arpinge
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FAQs for Arpinge
Which station is closest to Arpinge?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Do you come to Arpinge?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away