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Hog Roast for Events for Benenden
We bring a hog roast for your event to Benenden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Summer fêtes
- Car and steam shows
- School events
Hog roast for events in Benenden
Hog roast for events in Benenden, carved to order
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. Whether it’s town and village days and school fairs and sports days, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage for your visitors.
Rural events near Benenden can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Where the roaster can go in Benenden
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Benenden
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Places near Benenden
Also in Benenden
Event catering near Benenden
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Benenden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St George? A hog roast draws people in. Within about 3 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN17, we can roast on site for your visitors. Streets in the area include The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Benenden is on the B2086, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater events in Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why choose hog roast for events in Benenden?
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Hosts in Benenden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- School events
- Car and steam shows
- Club events
- Church and village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Benenden Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Benenden are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Benenden
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Halal is not offered
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
Benenden: your questions answered
Is Benenden close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Benenden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about visitors who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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