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Hog Roast for Events in Mereworth
Treat your visitors to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Mereworth. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- PTA summer fairs
- Town and village days
- Summer fêtes
Hog roast for events in Mereworth
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
How our hog roast for events works in Mereworth
Village fêtes around Mereworth suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Whether it is church and village fêtes and car shows and rallies, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
At a fête or show near Mereworth, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late-May events in Mereworth have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Halal is not offered
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Why choose a hog roast in Mereworth?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Mereworth hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Running an event in Mereworth
Mereworth is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Mereworth and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Mereworth to London (about 26 miles away).
A summer fête at St Lawrence's Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre.
We cover events in every part of ME18 and the streets around it. From The Street, Butcher's Lane and Tonbridge Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Herne Pound (1 mile north), Kent Street (1 mile north), New Pound (1 mile north-west), Pizien Well (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile north)
Why choose hog roast for events in Mereworth?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Mereworth, including:
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fêtes
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
PTAs at schools such as Mereworth Community Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Mereworth questions
Which station is closest to Mereworth?
Wateringbury station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Mereworth?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We’ll work it out together.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Details of what the event requires
- Space for people to queue
- A safe distance from other traders
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
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 you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away