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Hog Roast for Events for Chestfield
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Chestfield? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- School events
- Club events
- Village fêtes
Hog roast for events for Chestfield
Hog roast for events in Chestfield, carved to order
Village fêtes around Chestfield suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Whether it is PTA summer fairs and community events, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your visitors.
Rural events near Chestfield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Chestfield stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Balance the food line-up
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Places near Chestfield
What else we do in Chestfield
Why choose a hog roast in Chestfield?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Chestfield
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Chestfield events: pitches and permissions
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chestfield and the surrounding area. Chestfield is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
A summer fête at Church of St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Swalecliffe Community Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Kent takes in CT5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Chestfield is on the A2990, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Chestfield
It suits all ages.
People around Chestfield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Festivals
- Community days and street fairs
- Summer fêtes
- Vintage rallies
For visitors coming by rail, Chestfield & Swalecliffe station serves Chestfield directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A queuing area
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Permission for cooking on the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chestfield
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Chestfield questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Chestfield close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest a way to make it work.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What will our event need from you?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
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 planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards