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Hog Roast for Events for Marden Thorn
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Marden Thorn. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Church and village fêtes
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Slow-roasted pork in Marden Thorn
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Hog roast for events in Marden Thorn, carved to order
Agricultural shows and country events near Marden Thorn are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. We are often asked to cater car shows and rallies and community events, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
At a fête or show near Marden Thorn, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Events we cater in Marden Thorn
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Hosts in Marden Thorn book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Vintage rallies
- Village fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Make the stall easy to find
- Halal is not offered
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Marden Thorn
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Marden Thorn close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can you do a school fair?
We do. Check vehicle access with the school.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is electricity needed?
Mainly a pitch and access. Everything else comes with us.
Event catering near Marden Thorn
Marden Thorn is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Marden Thorn, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Marden Thorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Marden Thorn, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Pagehurst Road and Thorn Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Wanshurst Green (1 mile north), Staplehurst (2 miles east), St Ann's Green (2 miles north), Milebush (2 miles north) and Horden (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west), Kings Hill (9 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For an autumn event in Marden Thorn, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards