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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Martin, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Martin and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
Hog roast for events in Martin
Hog roast for events in Martin, carved to order
At a fête, fair or festival in Martin, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. We serve hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for fundraising events and school fairs and sports days.
For a village fête or field event near Martin, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September events in Martin lose the light at about 7:00pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- 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 pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
If the ground is soft, we’ll need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
Why choose a hog roast in Martin?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Martin events: pitches and permissions
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Martin, from gardens to fields. Martin is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
A school like Langdon Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, Martin Mill station serves Martin directly. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Martin include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Lantern Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Questions from Martin
Is Martin too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you trade at school fairs around Martin?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
What about visitors who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Events we cater in Martin
The smell alone brings visitors over.
In Martin and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Car and steam shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fêtes
- Club events
A summer fête at Church of St Augustine is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Martin, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away