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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Henhurst, 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 Henhurst.
- School events
- Community events
- Fun runs and sports events
Book a hog roast in Henhurst
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Hog roast for events in Henhurst, slow-roasted on site
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day. Whether it’s car and steam shows and charity days, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, crackling and halloumi skewers and more.
At a fête or show near Henhurst, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Henhurst
What’s the nearest station to Henhurst?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Henhurst too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Perfect for your event in Henhurst
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Hosts in Henhurst book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Town and village days
- Vintage rallies
- PTA summer fairs
- Fundraising events
An event in Jeskyns means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Halal isn’t offered
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A firm way on and off the field
- A safe distance from other traders
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For event organisers in Henhurst
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event catering near Henhurst
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater events across Henhurst and nearby, from gardens to fields. Henhurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Henhurst to London (22 miles away).
A school like Singlewell Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For visitors coming by rail, Sole Street station is about 1.3 miles away.
Wherever your event is in DA12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-May events in Henhurst have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. 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.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away