Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events for Harrietsham
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Harrietsham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Charity fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Harrietsham
Hog roast for events in Harrietsham, carved to order
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We’re self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We’re frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and tournaments and sports days, with apple sauce, hog roast rolls and crackling.
In Harrietsham, one popular trader keeps it simple. Roast pork rolls do exactly that. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For big events, tell us expected numbers. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Harrietsham questions
Can you come to a school fair in Harrietsham?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How far is Harrietsham from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Do you trade at school events?
We do. Check vehicle access with the school.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Perfect for your event in Harrietsham
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Harrietsham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Town and village days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
PTAs at schools such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Running an event in Harrietsham
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Harrietsham suit a hog roast. Harrietsham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Harrietsham to Canterbury (18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, there is a station right in Harrietsham: Harrietsham station. Running a fête for a church like Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd? A hog roast draws people in. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME17, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Harrietsham, we cover Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Schools near Harrietsham include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Roebuck Public House (less than half a mile west)
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, Harrietsham is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Any paperwork the organisers need
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Also near Harrietsham
More for events in Harrietsham
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards