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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Chitty, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Chitty.
- Club events
- Town and village days
- Church and village fêtes
Planning an event in Chitty?
Why choose a hog roast in Chitty?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How our hog roast for events works in Chitty
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. There are options for most visitors. We serve hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and agricultural and country shows.
A fête near Chitty might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
Give us a contact on the day.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Occasions we serve in Chitty
The smell alone brings visitors over.
People around Chitty book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Church and village fêtes
Events in parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In late May, sunset in Chitty is about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space for people to queue
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- A safe distance from other traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
FAQs for Chitty
How far is Chitty from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Chitty?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need power on site?
Mainly a pitch and access. We bring the rest.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Event catering near Chitty
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Chitty. Chitty is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A hog roast draws people in. PTAs at schools such as Chislet Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chitty, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can roast on site for your visitors. Nearby, we also cater events in Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Chitty includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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