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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Lydd, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your event in Lydd? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Car shows and rallies
- Agricultural and country shows
- PTA summer fairs
A hog roast near Lydd
How our hog roast for events works in Lydd
Every event handles food differently: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Let us know what you have in mind. We’re often asked to cater horse and dog shows and fundraising events, with a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Summer fairs around Lydd are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Nearby places to Lydd
Other occasions in Lydd
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Lydd is well within our area for events. Lydd is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Lydd Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
We cover events in every part of the TN29 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and High Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Lydd on the B2075, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater events in Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Lydd include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Hotel (within half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Show allergens at the stall
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Signpost the stall clearly
Give us a contact on the day.
Chicken widens the choice.
Common questions in Lydd
Do you trade at school fairs around Lydd?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How far is Lydd from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
Do you need power on site?
Mainly a pitch and access. We bring the rest.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Lydd hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose hog roast for events in Lydd?
It’s the stall people find by following their noses.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lydd. Here are some of the most popular:
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
- Vintage rallies
- Tournaments and sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Lydd are dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Any paperwork the organisers need
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards