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Hog Roast for Events for East Langdon
We bring a hog roast for your event across East Langdon and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Village fêtes
- School events
- Charity fundraisers
A hog roast near East Langdon
About our hog roast for events in East Langdon
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are frequently booked for school events and tournaments and sports days.
Rural events near East Langdon can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
For event organisers in East Langdon
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.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
East Langdon events: pitches and permissions
East Langdon is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We cater events of every size in East Langdon. East Langdon is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
A school like Langdon Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Augustine, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 4 miles of East Langdon, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From The Street, Guston Road and Waldershare Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Martin Mill (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile north-east), Guston (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and West Cliffe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near East Langdon include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lantern Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
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.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Halal isn’t offered
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At large shows, tell us expected numbers. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in East Langdon
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-May events in East Langdon have light until about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in East Langdon
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Here’s what people in East Langdon most often book a hog roast for:
- Vintage rallies
- Community events
- Charity days
- Festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 0.6 miles away.
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in East Langdon
Can you roast near the sea around East Langdon?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you come to a school fair in East Langdon?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
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.
Do you come to East Langdon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, East Langdon and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards