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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Manston, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event across Manston and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Community events
- School events
- Car and steam shows
Hog roast for events for Manston
Hog roast for events near Manston
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for fundraising events and school fairs and sports days.
Near Manston, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A queuing area
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Show allergens at the stall
- Signpost the stall clearly
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Community events around Manston
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Manston is well within our area for events. Manston is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Manston to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St. Catherine's Church? A hog roast draws people in. An event in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. The coast is within about 3 miles of Manston, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the CT12 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Manston includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Manston include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Lord of the Manor pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
The menu, 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.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Manston: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Manston?
Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
What will our event need from you?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late May, sunset in Manston is about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast for events in Manston?
It’s food people can carry round the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Manston. Here are some of the most popular:
- Car shows and rallies
- Small festivals
- Town and village days
- Club events
For visitors coming by rail, Thanet Parkway station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with burger vans, 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.
Why Manston hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Also in Manston
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away