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Hog Roast for Events in Hoaden
Planning a hog roast for your event in Hoaden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Car shows and rallies
- Festivals
- Tournaments and sports days
Hog roast for events for Hoaden
Hog roast for events in Hoaden, carved to order
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. We are frequently asked to cater community events and country shows, serving crackling, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Near Hoaden, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Places near Hoaden
What else we do in Hoaden
How we price a hog roast for your event
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Hoaden
Is Hoaden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hoaden?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is it pay as you go?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will discuss the options.
Do you do fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Get in touch.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Events we cater in Hoaden
The smell alone brings visitors over.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hoaden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Car and steam shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Fundraising events
- Small festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A queuing area
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hoaden
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Hoaden? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hoaden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
A summer fête at Elmstone Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your visitors. Streets in the area include Overland Lane and Walmestone Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For events just outside Hoaden, we cover Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-May events in Hoaden have light until about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards