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Hog Roast for Events for Devil's Den
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Devil's Den. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Vintage rallies
- Agricultural and country shows
- Town and village days
Slow-roasted pork in Devil's Den
Hog roast for events in Devil's Den, carved to order
Village fêtes around Devil's Den suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Typical bookings include agricultural and country shows and community events, with crackling, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
For a village fête or field event near Devil's Den, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Also near Devil's Den
Other occasions in Devil's Den
How we price a hog roast for your event
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Devil's Den, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Running an event in Devil's Den
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Devil's Den are part of our patch. Devil's Den is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can roast on site for your visitors. If your venue is just outside Devil's Den, we also cover Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Questions from Devil's Den
Which station is closest to Devil's Den?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Devil's Den too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
What will our event need from you?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Perfect for your event in Devil's Den
It suits long days, serving through the agreed hours.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Community days and street fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
- Charity days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late May, sunset in Devil's Den is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Devil's Den?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Details of what the event requires
- A level pitch with firm ground
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Devil's Den
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away