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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hampton, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Hampton.
- Food and music festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Town and village days
Slow-roasted pork in Hampton
Hog roast for events in Hampton, slow-roasted on site
At a fête, fair or festival in Hampton, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. For church and village fêtes and community events, we can cook halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken for your visitors.
Summer fairs around Hampton are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, events in Hampton 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.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Event catering near Hampton
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hampton. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hampton to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
A school like Hampton Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like St Andrew's Church? A hog roast draws people in. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hampton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can roast on site for your visitors. Local streets include Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Hampton, we also cover Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hampton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hampton Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Balance the food line-up
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Space for people to queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hampton
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Hampton
Is Hampton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
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.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we’ll suggest options.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Who books hog roast for events in Hampton?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hampton, including:
- Club events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- School events
For anyone arriving by train, Herne Bay station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away