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Hog Roast for Events for Charing
We bring a hog roast for your event across Charing and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Horse and dog shows
- Community days and street fairs
- Food and music festivals
Slow-roasted pork in Charing
Hog roast for events in Charing, slow-roasted on site
Village fêtes around Charing suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Whether it is vintage rallies and community events, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and crackling for your visitors.
Around Charing, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Where the roaster can go in Charing
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Details of what the event requires
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Permission for cooking on the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Charing
What’s the nearest station to Charing?
Charing has its own station: Charing station.
Could you cook in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
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.
Do you cover Charing?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Charing
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Charing, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Chicken widens the choice.
Towns and villages near Charing
Other occasions in Charing
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Charing events: pitches and permissions
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Charing, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Charing to Canterbury (13 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Peter and St Paul is the classic setting for a hog roast. If your event is in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN27. Your event could be at a house on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find King's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In December, Charing is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get 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: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast for events in Charing?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
People around Charing book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- Fun runs and sports events
If visitors are coming by train, Charing station is in Charing itself.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away