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Hog Roast for Events for Hacklinge
Hog roast for events in Hacklinge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
Hog roast for events in Hacklinge
Hog roast for events in Hacklinge, carved to order
Agricultural shows and country events near Hacklinge are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. We are often asked to cater fundraising events and fun runs and sports events, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
A fête near Hacklinge 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’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, events in Hacklinge stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
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.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Show allergens at the stall
- Make the stall easy to find
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
We work to your event plan, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Event catering near Hacklinge
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Hacklinge, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hacklinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
An event in Betteshanger Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. PTAs at schools such as Worth Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hacklinge, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the CT14 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hacklinge we cover include Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Hacklinge include Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Coach pub (within half a mile south)
Places near Hacklinge
What else we do in Hacklinge
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Hacklinge
Do you trade at school fairs around Hacklinge?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What paperwork do you provide?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Occasions we serve in Hacklinge
The smell alone brings visitors over.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hacklinge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Town and village days
- Food and music festivals
- Fundraising events
- Club events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St George? A hog roast draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Midweek and quieter months are often 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 you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards