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Hog Roast for Events in Hothfield
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Hothfield.
- Small festivals
- PTA summer fairs
- Community events
A hog roast near Hothfield
Events we cater in Hothfield
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hothfield, such as:
- Community days and street fairs
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- School events
If visitors are coming by train, Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Hog roast for events near Hothfield
Village fêtes around Hothfield suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are often booked for church and village fêtes and car and steam shows.
Rural events near Hothfield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Event catering near Hothfield
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hothfield. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Margaret is the classic setting for a hog roast. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Hayesbrook School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Space for people to queue
- Your trader requirements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hothfield
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, events in Hothfield stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
What affects the price in Hothfield
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Hothfield
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Hothfield
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Hothfield close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. 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 book our hog roast in Hothfield
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away