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Hog Roast for Events for Aylesford
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Aylesford and across Kent.
- Church and village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
- Small festivals
Hog roast for events for Aylesford
Fairs, fêtes and events in Aylesford
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover events in Aylesford. Aylesford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Aylesford to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Aylesford station serves Aylesford directly. An event in Ditton Quarry means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in ME20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. From Station Road, High Street and Hall Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Aylesford we cover include Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Aylesford includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (under half a mile north-east)
How our hog roast for events works in Aylesford
At a fête, fair or festival in Aylesford, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. For agricultural and country shows and small festivals, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
Around Aylesford, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Show allergens at the stall
- Make the stall easy to find
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Aylesford. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Aylesford are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Aylesford: your questions answered
Could you cook in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you do fêtes?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is electricity needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. Power helps for lighting.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Also near Aylesford
More for events in Aylesford
A hog roast or other catering?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Aylesford
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the roaster can go in Aylesford
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A level pitch
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards