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Hog Roast for Events for Lydden
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Lydden and the surrounding area.
- School events
- Charity days
- Horse and dog shows
Hog roast for events in Lydden
What affects the price in Lydden
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast for events in Lydden, carved to order
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. Whether it is fun runs and sports events and town and village days, we can cook hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
At a fête or show near Lydden, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Lydden are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A level pitch
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
FAQs for Lydden
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.
What’s the nearest station to Lydden?
The closest is Kearsney station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we’ll discuss the options.
Do you need power on site?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lydden
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover events in Lydden. Lydden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lydden to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. A school like Lydden Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 5 miles of Lydden, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in CT15, we can roast on site for your visitors. We can cater an event on streets such as St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lydden include Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include Hope Inn (within half a mile west)
More for events in Lydden
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
Chicken widens the choice.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards