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Hog Roast for Events in Kemsing
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Kemsing and across Kent.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club events
- PTA summer fairs
A hog roast near Kemsing
Occasions we serve in Kemsing
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- School events
- Horse and dog shows
- Church and village fêtes
- Community events
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
Hog roast for events in Kemsing, carved to order
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. On the menu are apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater fun runs and sports events and small festivals.
Around Kemsing, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Kemsing
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Kemsing events: pitches and permissions
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Kemsing, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Kemsing to London (19 miles away).
Events in parks such as Kemsing Down need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. School fairs, for a school like Kemsing Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Kemsing, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN15, we can roast on site for your visitors. Whether your event is on High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Kemsing, we cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Halal isn’t offered
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Show allergens at the stall
We work to your event plan, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Chicken widens the choice.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. For an autumn event in Kemsing, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Places near Kemsing
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Kemsing hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Kemsing questions
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.
Can you come to a school fair in Kemsing?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away