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Hog Roast for Events for Boyden Gate
We bring a hog roast for your event across Boyden Gate and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Church and village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
Hog roast for events in Boyden Gate
About our hog roast for events in Boyden Gate
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Boyden Gate attract visitors. Tell us about the event and we will suggest how it could work. Typical bookings include PTA summer fairs and country shows, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
A fête near Boyden Gate might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours.
What affects the price in Boyden Gate
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Boyden Gate
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A firm way on and off the field
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Boyden Gate
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What else we do in Boyden Gate
Fairs, fêtes and events in Boyden Gate
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Boyden Gate is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Boyden Gate is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Events in parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles of Boyden Gate, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Your event could be at a house on Forge Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
FAQs for Boyden Gate
Is Boyden Gate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Boyden Gate from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For an autumn event in Boyden Gate, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away