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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Monkton, Kent
Give your visitors a proper hog roast at your event in Monkton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
Planning an event in Monkton?
Monkton questions
Is Monkton close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Monkton?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you come to our fête?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How our hog roast for events works in Monkton
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and charity fundraisers.
At a fête or show near Monkton, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Perfect for your event in Monkton
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Monkton:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Small festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Town and village days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
Places near Monkton
Other occasions in Monkton
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For an autumn event in Monkton, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, 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 carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your event
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Any paperwork the organisers need
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Monkton
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Halal is not offered
- Balance the food line-up
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve as the queue moves.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Event catering near Monkton
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We cover events in Monkton, as well as the surrounding area. Monkton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Monkton to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, are a natural home for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like Monkton Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in CT12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Why choose a hog roast in Monkton?
Compared with a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Monkton
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away