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Hog Roast for Events for Bethersden
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Bethersden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Community days and street fairs
- Charity days
- School fairs and sports days
Hog roast for events for Bethersden
Events we cater in Bethersden
It suits all ages.
In Bethersden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- School events
- Fundraising events
- Car and steam shows
- Fun runs and sports events
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
Hog roast for events in Bethersden, carved to order
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Bethersden. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. Whether it is summer fêtes and small festivals, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Rural events near Bethersden can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bethersden
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bethersden and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
A school like Bethersden Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Margaret? A hog roast draws people in.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The George Public House (within half a mile north-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Bethersden. Late-May events in Bethersden have light until about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Details of what the event requires
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bethersden
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Bethersden questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Bethersden?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Bethersden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest a way to make it work.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Bethersden
Other occasions in Bethersden
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away