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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Ditton, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Ditton.
- Car shows and rallies
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
Planning an event in Ditton?
Hog roast for events near Ditton
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. For charity fundraisers and car shows and rallies, we can cook rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
For events in a place like Ditton, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Roast pork rolls do exactly that. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Community events around Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover events in Ditton, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
An event in Ditton Quarry means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. For anyone arriving by train, Aylesford station is about 0.6 miles away.
We cater events across ME20. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, Station Road and Scott Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Ditton include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find Kentish Quarryman pub (within half a mile north)
Common questions in Ditton
Is Ditton close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you do fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Nearby places to Ditton
Other occasions in Ditton
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September events in Ditton lose the light at about 7:00pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Ditton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
Give us a contact on the day, especially for big events.
Add coleslaw.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Events we cater in Ditton
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
Here’s what people in Ditton most often book a hog roast for:
- School events
- Community events
- Summer fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Peter's Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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