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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Etchinghill, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event to Etchinghill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Food and music festivals
- Club events
- Church and village fêtes
Hog roast for events in Etchinghill
Who books hog roast for events in Etchinghill?
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
However big or small the event in Etchinghill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity days
- Church and village fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
About our hog roast for events in Etchinghill
Agricultural shows and country events near Etchinghill are a natural home for a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. For PTA summer fairs and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your visitors.
At a fête or show near Etchinghill, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Etchinghill
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price and the cost guide.
Event catering near Etchinghill
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Etchinghill, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Etchinghill to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Lyminge Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Etchinghill, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 4 miles of Etchinghill, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in CT18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean an event in a garden on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Etchinghill we cover include Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (2.4 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
More for events in Etchinghill
Etchinghill questions
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Etchinghill close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We’ll work it out together.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Get in touch and we will see what’s possible.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
What affects the price in Etchinghill
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
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 are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, Etchinghill is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- 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 serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Etchinghill
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Your trader requirements
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Space for people to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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