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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Elvington, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Elvington.
- Church and village fêtes
- Club events
- Car and steam shows
Hog roast for events in Elvington
How our hog roast for events works in Elvington
Agricultural shows and country events near Elvington are a natural home for a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we are frequently booked for school events and vintage rallies.
At a field event near Elvington, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event in Elvington. In late May, sunset in Elvington is about 8:45pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Elvington
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Elvington
Other occasions in Elvington
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose hog roast for events in Elvington?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
In Elvington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes
- Community days and street fairs
- Vintage rallies
- Club events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
FAQs for Elvington
Can you come to a school fair in Elvington?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Is Elvington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we’ll suggest a way to make it work.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Halal isn’t offered
- Make the stall easy to find
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for 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
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Details of what the event requires
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Elvington
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Fairs, fêtes and events in Elvington
Elvington is about 5 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We cater events across Elvington and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Elvington, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater an event on streets such as Sweetbriar Lane, Poplar Drive and Fairview Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Elvington, we also cover Barfrestone (1 mile west), Frogham (1 mile west), Tilmanstone (2 miles east), Nonington (2 miles north-west) and Chillenden (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (0.6 miles south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away