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Hog Roast for Events for Greatness
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Greatness.
- Charity fundraisers
- Car and steam shows
- Town and village days
A hog roast near Greatness
Hog roast for events in Greatness, slow-roasted on site
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. For fundraising events and town and village days, we will put together a menu of crackling, hog roast rolls and apple sauce for your visitors.
Summer fairs around Greatness are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
Where the roaster can go in Greatness
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from other traders
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch with firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
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 we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Greatness
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 will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Greatness?
Yes, Greatness is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We will agree what suits yours.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Greatness
Also in Greatness
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Show allergens at the stall
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Why choose hog roast for events in Greatness?
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Greatness. Here are some of the most popular:
- Agricultural and country shows
- School events
- Car shows and rallies
- Tournaments and sports days
If your event is in Montreal Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-September events in Greatness lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Greatness
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Greatness is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
A summer fête at St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a hog roast. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Greatness, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN13, TN14 and TN15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Greatness we cover include Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatness include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Old Bat and Ball pub (under half a mile south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards