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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Maypole, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Maypole.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Community events
- Charity fundraisers
Planning an event in Maypole?
Why choose a hog roast in Maypole?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Hog roast for events near Maypole
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Whether it is country shows and town and village days, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and hog roast rolls and more.
At a fête or show near Maypole, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Nearby places to Maypole
Other occasions in Maypole
Maypole questions
Can you come to a school fair in Maypole?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can visitors buy their own food?
That depends on the event. Tell us what you have in mind and we will talk it through.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Balance the food line-up
- Halal is not offered
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Maypole events: pitches and permissions
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater events across Maypole and nearby, from gardens to fields. Maypole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Holy Cross, are a natural home for a hog roast. An event in Curtis Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. The coast is within about 3 miles of Maypole, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. From Maypole Lane and Maypole Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Maypole, we cover Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Maypole include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For an autumn event in Maypole, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away