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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Bapchild, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Bapchild.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Summer fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Bapchild?
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- A level pitch with firm ground
- A firm way on and off the field
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Hog roast for events in Bapchild, slow-roasted on site
At a fête, fair or festival in Bapchild, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. We are often asked to cater vintage rallies and fun runs and sports events, with a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and apple sauce.
For a village fête or field event near Bapchild, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A hog roast or other catering?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Bapchild
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In late May, sunset in Bapchild is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
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.
Related guides
Event catering near Bapchild
Bapchild is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Bapchild. Bapchild is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
A school like Rodmersham School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of ME9. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rodmersham (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile east) and Highsted (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some visitors will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
Add coleslaw.
Bapchild questions
Do you come out to small places like Bapchild?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Bapchild close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we’ll discuss the options.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you cover Bapchild?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bapchild and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Towns and villages near Bapchild
Also in Bapchild
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards