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Hog Roast for Events for Basted
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Basted.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Vintage rallies
- Church and village fêtes
Book a hog roast in Basted
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
About our hog roast for events in Basted
Agricultural shows and country events near Basted are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and car and steam shows, serving a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural events near Basted can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
FAQs for Basted
Can you do a hog roast in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We’ll agree what suits yours.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Your trader requirements
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Basted
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Basted events: pitches and permissions
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Basted and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Basted to London (23 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Events in parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Basted, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN15, we can roast on site for your visitors. From Basted Mill and Plough Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (within half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Basted
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Basted. Here are some of the most popular:
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Small festivals
School fairs, for a school like Borough Green Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Basted
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-May events in Basted have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away