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Hog Roast for Events for Nettlestead
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Nettlestead? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Fundraising events
Slow-roasted pork in Nettlestead
Who books hog roast for events in Nettlestead?
We are self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Nettlestead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- School events
- Summer fêtes
- Car and steam shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary's Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
About our hog roast for events in Nettlestead
Agricultural shows and country events near Nettlestead are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. For charity fundraisers and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
For a village fête or field event near Nettlestead, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Nettlestead: your questions answered
How far is Nettlestead from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Nettlestead too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Get in touch.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
A hog roast or other catering?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. 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.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Chicken widens the choice.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Event catering near Nettlestead
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Nettlestead, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, Nettlestead has its own station, Wateringbury station.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the ME18 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Nettlestead we cover include Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to Nettlestead
What else we do in Nettlestead
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A queuing area
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Nettlestead
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. For an autumn event in Nettlestead, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away