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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Greenhill, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Greenhill and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Fundraising events
- Car shows and rallies
A hog roast near Greenhill
Fairs, fêtes and events in Greenhill
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Greenhill, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Herne Bay station, about 0.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Greenhill, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across the CT6 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Greenhill, we cover Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Hog roast for events in Greenhill, slow-roasted on site
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. We’re often asked to cater village fêtes and food and music festivals, serving hog roast rolls, apple sauce and crackling.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Greenhill are made for a hog roast. Send us the pitch and access details. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Greenhill
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, Greenhill is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Greenhill
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Questions from Greenhill
How far is Greenhill from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Greenhill?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
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 we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Who books hog roast for events in Greenhill?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Greenhill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- PTA summer fairs
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
- Club events
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Thornden Wood Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- 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 arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Towns and villages near Greenhill
More for events in Greenhill
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards