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Hog Roast for Events in Buttsole
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Buttsole.
- Food and music festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Church and village fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Buttsole
About our hog roast for events in Buttsole
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Let us know what you have in mind. Whether it’s fundraising events and country shows, we can cook rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling and more.
For a village fête or field event near Buttsole, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in Buttsole
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally 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.
Why Buttsole hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Your trader requirements
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Permission for cooking on the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Event catering near Buttsole
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Events in Buttsole are part of our patch. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Sandwich station is about 2.5 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a hog roast. The coast is within about 5 miles of Buttsole, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the CT13 and CT14 postcode area. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile north)
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buttsole questions
Is Buttsole 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.
Which station is closest to Buttsole?
Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you need power on site?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
Why choose hog roast for events in Buttsole?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
People around Buttsole book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Fundraising events
- Car shows and rallies
- Tournaments and sports days
- PTA summer fairs
Events in parks such as Ham Fen need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, events in Buttsole stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Buttsole, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away