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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Lodge Lees, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Lodge Lees and across Kent.
- Small festivals
- School events
- Horse and dog shows
Slow-roasted pork in Lodge Lees
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
About our hog roast for events in Lodge Lees
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and small festivals, serving crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
At a fête or show near Lodge Lees, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
Community events around Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Lodge Lees. Lodge Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If your event is in Jumping Downs, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. For anyone arriving by train, Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Lodge Lees, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. For events just outside Lodge Lees, we cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Open spaces near Lodge Lees include Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Also in Lodge Lees
Why choose hog roast for events in Lodge Lees?
We are self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
Whatever the occasion in Lodge Lees, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Vintage rallies
- Community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene? A hog roast draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In late May, sunset in Lodge Lees is about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it’s 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.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Signpost the stall clearly
We serve as the queue moves.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Lodge Lees
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lodge Lees too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Lodge Lees?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away