Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events for Hemsted
We bring a hog roast for your event to Hemsted and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
Hog roast for events for Hemsted
Hog roast for events near Hemsted
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Hemsted. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and vintage rallies, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage.
Rural events near Hemsted can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be 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 we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- A queuing area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Hemsted questions
What’s the nearest station to Hemsted?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you come to our fête?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Is it pay as you go?
Both models are possible. We’ll work it out together.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater in Hemsted?
Yes, Hemsted is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Why choose hog roast for events in Hemsted?
It is food people can carry round the event.
Here’s what people in Hemsted most often book a hog roast for:
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers
- Car and steam shows
- Small festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Community events around Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hemsted. Hemsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 3 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 5 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. Nearby, we also cater events in Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Also near Hemsted
Other occasions in Hemsted
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Hemsted are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away