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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Farningham, Kent
Hog roast for events in Farningham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Charity days
- Country shows
- School events
Hog roast for events for Farningham
Hog roast for events in Farningham, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Farningham. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and sports days and food and music festivals, with apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
A fête near Farningham might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A safe distance from other traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Farningham
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Events we cater in Farningham
It’s food people can carry round the event.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Fundraising events
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Community days and street fairs
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Eynsford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Also near Farningham
Other occasions in Farningham
Common questions in Farningham
Is Farningham close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Farningham?
The closest is Eynsford station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Event catering near Farningham
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Farningham? We cover the whole area. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Farningham to London (16 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is the classic setting for a hog roast. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Anthony Roper Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in DA4, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Farningham, we cover Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Farningham includes The Warren.
- Local pubs include Pied Bull pub (under half a mile north)
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Farningham are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some visitors will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Chicken widens the choice.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
A hog roast is often 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 we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away