Kent · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Daniel's Water, Kent
Give your visitors a proper hog roast at your event in Daniel's Water. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- PTA summer fairs
- Fundraising events
- Club events
Slow-roasted pork in Daniel's Water
Hog roast for events near Daniel's Water
Village fêtes around Daniel's Water suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are regularly asked to cater club events and church and village fêtes.
Near Daniel's Water, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Daniel's Water
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Daniel's Water from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you do fêtes?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, Daniel's Water 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.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Fairs, fêtes and events in Daniel's Water
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Daniel's Water and the surrounding area. Daniel's Water is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Events in parks such as Ashford Community Woodland need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Daniel's Water, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. If your venue is just outside Daniel's Water, we also cover Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Daniel's Water includes Orlestone Forest.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Chicken widens the choice.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A queuing area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Perfect for your event in Daniel's Water
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Whatever the occasion in Daniel's Water, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Country shows
- Charity days
- Car and steam shows
For anyone arriving by train, Pluckley station is about 2.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Also near Daniel's Water
What else we do in Daniel's Water
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away