Kent · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Graveney, Kent
Give your visitors a proper hog roast at your event in Graveney. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Club events
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Graveney
Hog roast for events in Graveney, slow-roasted on site
Charity fundraisers in Graveney can use a hog roast to draw people in. We’ll talk through options with you. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and car and steam shows.
Near Graveney, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
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The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Graveney are dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books hog roast for events in Graveney?
It is food people can carry round the event.
Whatever the occasion in Graveney, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Car and steam shows
- Fundraising events
- Summer fêtes
- Community events
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A hog roast draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some visitors will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve as the queue moves.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
FAQs for Graveney
Is Graveney close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Graveney?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you cover Graveney?
Yes, Graveney is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from other traders
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Graveney
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Community events around Graveney
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Graveney suit a hog roast. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Graveney to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
If your event is in South Swale, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. For anyone arriving by train, Faversham station is about 2.4 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Graveney, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We bring hog roasts to events all over ME13. Whether your event is on Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Graveney includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.1 miles west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away