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Hog Roast for Events for Hawkinge
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Hawkinge.
- Car and steam shows
- Town and village days
- School events
Book a hog roast in Hawkinge
Hawkinge questions
What’s the nearest station to Hawkinge?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is it pay as you go?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we will discuss the options.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you cover Hawkinge?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Hog roast for events in Hawkinge, slow-roasted on site
Agricultural shows and country events near Hawkinge are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Popular choices include apple sauce, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for car and steam shows and tournaments and sports days.
In Hawkinge, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Hawkinge
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For an autumn event in Hawkinge, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Hawkinge
Also in Hawkinge
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Occasions we serve in Hawkinge
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hawkinge. Typical bookings include:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Festivals
- Car shows and rallies
- Agricultural and country shows
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Community events around Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover events in Hawkinge, along with the towns and villages around it. Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like The Churchill School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Luke's, are a natural home for a hog roast. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Hawkinge, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hawkinge include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Mayfly pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A firm way on and off the field
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hawkinge
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards