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Hog Roast for Events in Herne Bay
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Herne Bay? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Country shows
- Vintage rallies
- Tournaments and sports days
Hog roast for events for Herne Bay
Hog roast for events near Herne Bay
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. For country shows and festivals, we will put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In Herne Bay, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. A hog roast suits all of them. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Who books hog roast for events in Herne Bay?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Herne Bay, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Charity days
- Tournaments and sports days
- Community events
- Country shows
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Running an event in Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Herne Bay, whatever the venue. Herne Bay is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Herne Bay Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Christ Church, are a natural home for a hog roast. The coast is within about a mile of Herne Bay, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CT6. Local streets include High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Herne Bay sits on or near the A299 and B2205, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Herne Bay includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Herne Bay
Other occasions in Herne Bay
How the day 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. Late-May events in Herne Bay have light until about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Herne Bay questions
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you come to a school fair in Herne Bay?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cater in Herne Bay?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Herne Bay and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Contact us and we will see what’s possible.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away