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Hog Roast for Events in Headcorn
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Headcorn and the surrounding area.
- Town and village days
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
Hog roast for events for Headcorn
About our hog roast for events in Headcorn
At a fête, fair or festival in Headcorn, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and sports days and summer fêtes, serving a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and crackling.
In Headcorn, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
What affects the price in Headcorn
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Headcorn questions
How far is Headcorn from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will discuss the options.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late May, sunset in Headcorn is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Make the stall easy to find
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve as the queue moves.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Also in Headcorn
Community events around Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Headcorn? We can help. We cater 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Headcorn to Canterbury (21 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Headcorn Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, Headcorn has its own station, Headcorn station. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Headcorn, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (within half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Occasions we serve in Headcorn
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Hosts in Headcorn book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Vintage rallies
- Festivals
- Community days and street fairs
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church? A hog roast draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away