Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events for Lynsore Bottom
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. Hog roast for events in Lynsore Bottom.
- Agricultural and country shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Fundraising events
Hog roast for events for Lynsore Bottom
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hog roast for events in Lynsore Bottom, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Lynsore Bottom. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. We serve crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater church and village fêtes and school fairs and sports days.
Near Lynsore Bottom, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Details of what the event requires
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Lynsore Bottom
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Lynsore Bottom?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you do fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you come to Lynsore Bottom?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Running an event in Lynsore Bottom
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Lynsore Bottom, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Lynsore Bottom is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.2 miles north-east of the centre. Events in parks such as Jumping Downs need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Lynsore Bottom, we also cover Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
Events we cater in Lynsore Bottom
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Hosts in Lynsore Bottom book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Club events
- Village fêtes
- Small festivals
- Car and steam shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, Lynsore Bottom is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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 you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A hog roast or other catering?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Lynsore Bottom
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Nearby places to Lynsore Bottom
More for events in Lynsore Bottom
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards