Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events for Eastry
We bring a hog roast for your event across Eastry and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Festivals
- School events
- Community events
Slow-roasted pork in Eastry
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Hog roast for events in Eastry, slow-roasted on site
Country shows near Eastry suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. For small festivals and car shows and rallies, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Eastry are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What affects the price in Eastry
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Eastry
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Eastry
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Also near Eastry
What else we do in Eastry
Events we cater in Eastry
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Charity fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church and village fêtes
- Car and steam shows
For visitors coming by rail, Sandwich station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. For an autumn event in Eastry, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
Give us a contact on the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Eastry events: pitches and permissions
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Eastry, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Eastry to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Eastry Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 5 miles of Eastry, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in CT13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Eastry we cover include Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Eastry include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (within half a mile east)
FAQs for Eastry
Could you cook in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Eastry?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you do charity events?
Let us know your plans, and we’ll suggest options.
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.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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