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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Luddesdown, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Luddesdown and the surrounding area.
- Food and music festivals
- Club events
- School events
Hog roast for events in Luddesdown
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Halal is not offered
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
We serve as the queue moves.
Chicken widens the choice.
About our hog roast for events in Luddesdown
At a fête, fair or festival in Luddesdown, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. For fundraising events and PTA summer fairs, we can cook crackling, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
Rural events near Luddesdown can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Luddesdown questions
Can you come to a school fair in Luddesdown?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Luddesdown?
Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater in Luddesdown?
Yes, Luddesdown is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Is it pay as you go?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will talk it through.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Places near Luddesdown
What else we do in Luddesdown
Events we cater in Luddesdown
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
People around Luddesdown book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Car shows and rallies
- Fun runs and sports events
- Charity fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
A summer fête at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is the classic setting for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Community events around Luddesdown
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Luddesdown and the surrounding area. Luddesdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Luddesdown to London (about 23 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. An event in Camer Park Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
For events in DA13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Luddesdown include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer events in Luddesdown have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Luddesdown
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away