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Hog Roast for Events in Istead Rise
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Istead Rise.
- Charity days
- Community days and street fairs
- PTA summer fairs
A hog roast near Istead Rise
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Details of what the event requires
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A firm way on and off the field
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Hog roast for events near Istead Rise
Festivals and shows run for hours, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. We serve rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re frequently booked for car and steam shows and fundraising events.
For a village fête or field event near Istead Rise, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Who books hog roast for events in Istead Rise?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Church and village fêtes
- School events
- Vintage rallies
If visitors are coming by train, Meopham station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Istead Rise events: pitches and permissions
Istead Rise is about 2 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Istead Rise. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Istead Rise to London (about 20 miles away).
A school like Istead Rise Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Saint Barnabus Church? A hog roast draws people in.
Events anywhere in DA13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your event is on Elwill Way, Lesley Close and Upper Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Northfleet Green (1 mile north-west), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north) and Henhurst (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (8 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles south).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (2.7 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Istead Rise include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Saint George's Church of England School (1.7 miles north)
How we price a hog roast for your event
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Also near Istead Rise
Other occasions in Istead Rise
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For an autumn event in Istead Rise, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Istead Rise questions
Can you do a hog roast in Jeskyns?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Istead Rise from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater in Istead Rise?
Yes, Istead Rise is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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