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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Kingsdown, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Kingsdown.
- Community days and street fairs
- Vintage rallies
- PTA summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Kingsdown
Hog roast for events in Kingsdown, carved to order
Agricultural shows and country events near Kingsdown are a natural home for a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Typical bookings include summer fêtes and car and steam shows, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Kingsdown are made for a hog roast. Send us the pitch and access details. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Questions from Kingsdown
Is Kingsdown close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast near the sea around Kingsdown?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
Do you do fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
How we price a hog roast for your event
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Kingsdown, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Details of what the event requires
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In December, Kingsdown is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Kingsdown
It suits all ages.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Kingsdown, such as:
- Summer fêtes
- Charity days
- Tournaments and sports days
- Car shows and rallies
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Halal isn’t offered
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Kingsdown events: pitches and permissions
Kingsdown is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. We cover events in Kingsdown, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
A summer fête at St. John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Kingsdown and Ringwould CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Kingsdown, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the CT14 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as King's Close, Clim Down and The Rise, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Kingsdown we cover include Ringwould (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles south-west), Martin (2 miles west), Sutton (2 miles west) and St Margaret's at Cliffe (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles north).
- Schools near Kingsdown include Goodwin Academy (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. 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.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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What else we do in Kingsdown
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards