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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Monk's Hill, Kent
Hog roast for events in Monk's Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraising events
- PTA summer fairs
Hog roast for events for Monk's Hill
How our hog roast for events works in Monk's Hill
Shows and festivals last all day, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater country shows and school fairs and sports days.
At a field event near Monk's Hill, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Monk's Hill
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space for people to queue
- A safe distance from other traders
- A level pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Monk's Hill
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Monk's Hill
It suits all ages.
In Monk's Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Food and music festivals
- Community events
- Tournaments and sports days
- Village fêtes
PTAs at schools such as Smarden Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Show allergens at the stall
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Monk's Hill
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Monk's Hill, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Monk's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A summer fête at Church of St Michael is the classic setting for a hog roast. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Monk's Hill, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on The Cut and Smarden Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Monk's Hill
Also in Monk's Hill
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For an autumn event in Monk's Hill, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Monk's Hill
Which station is closest to Monk's Hill?
Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Monk's Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
Can you come to our fête?
We do. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away