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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Grove, Kent
Hog roast for events in Grove: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Country shows
- Charity days
- PTA summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Grove
How our hog roast for events works in Grove
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Grove. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and sports days, serving apple sauce, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Rural events near Grove can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Event catering near Grove
Grove is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Grove for events. Grove is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Grove to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
An event in Grove Ferry Picnic Area means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Preston Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 6 miles of Grove, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. We also bring hog roasts to events in Preston (1 mile south-east), Upstreet (1 mile north), West Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles east) and Sarre (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Grove Ferry Inn (0.9 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Balance the food line-up
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
How we price a hog roast for your event
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
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. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Grove
Also in Grove
Why choose hog roast for events in Grove?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Grove. Typical bookings include:
- Country shows
- Car shows and rallies
- Community events
- Charity fundraisers
For anyone arriving by train, Sturry station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
FAQs for Grove
Is Grove close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Grove?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Grove?
Yes, Grove is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you come to our fête?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What will our event need from you?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For an autumn event in Grove, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Grove
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A queuing area
- A firm way on and off the field
- A level pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Grove
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
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 typically easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away