Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events for Eccles
We bring a hog roast for your event to Eccles and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- School events
- Town and village days
- Festivals
A hog roast near Eccles
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Eccles
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
About our hog roast for events in Eccles
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we’re frequently booked for agricultural and country shows and community events.
At a fête or show near Eccles, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Make the stall easy to find
- Halal isn’t offered
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Eccles. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Eccles to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is New Hythe station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. If your event is in Burham Marsh, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in ME20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Eccles, we also cover Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Bull Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Eccles
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Eccles
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Other occasions in Eccles
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Eccles are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Eccles questions
Could you cook in Burham Marsh?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards