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Hog Roast for Events in Bilting
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Bilting and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club events
- School events
A hog roast near Bilting
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Hog roast for events in Bilting, carved to order
Agricultural shows and country events near Bilting are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for charity days and PTA summer fairs.
Near Bilting, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Halal is not offered
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. In late May, sunset in Bilting is about 8:45pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Running an event in Bilting
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bilting and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Bilting to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Lawrence? A hog roast draws people in. A school like Wye School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 2 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. From Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Your trader requirements
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Bilting hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Bilting
Can you do a hog roast in Godmersham Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Bilting?
The closest is Wye station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cover Bilting?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bilting and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Why choose hog roast for events in Bilting?
We’re self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Whatever the occasion in Bilting, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Community days and street fairs
- Small festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Events in parks such as Godmersham Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Towns and villages near Bilting
More for events in Bilting
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards