Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events in Dungate
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Dungate.
- Vintage rallies
- Charity fundraisers
- Community days and street fairs
Planning an event in Dungate?
About our hog roast for events in Dungate
Shows and festivals last all day, and we serve through the agreed hours. We are often asked to cater church and village fêtes and car and steam shows, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Near Dungate, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
A hog roast or other catering?
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Dungate events: pitches and permissions
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Dungate and the surrounding area. Dungate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Events in parks such as Cromers Wood need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Dungate, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Dungate, we also cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Add coleslaw.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer events in Dungate have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Dungate
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Dungate
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Dungate
Can you come to a school fair in Dungate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Dungate?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How far ahead 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?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Places near Dungate
What else we do in Dungate
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.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Perfect for your event in Dungate
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Whatever the occasion in Dungate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Food and music festivals
- Car shows and rallies
- Horse and dog shows
PTAs at schools such as Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards