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Hog Roast for Events for Kettle Corner
Hog roast for events in Kettle Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Charity fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Town and village days
Slow-roasted pork in Kettle Corner
About our hog roast for events in Kettle Corner
Every event handles food differently: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Let us know what you have in mind. We’re often asked to cater horse and dog shows and fun runs and sports events, with halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
Near Kettle Corner, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Kettle Corner: your questions answered
How far is Kettle Corner from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Kettle Corner?
East Farleigh station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Kettle Corner. In late May, sunset in Kettle Corner is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Kettle Corner
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
Here’s what people in Kettle Corner most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Fundraising events
- School fairs and sports days
- Vintage rallies
- Community events
PTAs at schools such as Barming Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A queuing area
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Event approval for hot-food traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Fairs, fêtes and events in Kettle Corner
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Kettle Corner book us for events of all sizes. Kettle Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Kettle Corner to Canterbury (27 miles away).
An event in Quarry Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. A summer fête at Church of St Margaret is the classic setting for a hog roast. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in ME15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on St Helens Lane and Lower Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Kettle Corner, we also cover Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Kettle Corner include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Nearby places to Kettle Corner
What else we do in Kettle Corner
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away