Kent · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Newtown, Kent
Treat your visitors to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Newtown. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Charity fundraisers
- Car and steam shows
- Horse and dog shows
Slow-roasted pork in Newtown
Hog roast for events in Newtown, carved to order
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. We are often asked to cater community events and car shows and rallies, with halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In Newtown, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Running an event in Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Newtown, along with the towns and villages around it. Newtown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Newtown to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Events in parks such as Ashford Green Corridors need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. PTAs at schools such as East Stour Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Newtown, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN24 and TN23, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Newtown we cover include South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Albion Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Questions from Newtown
Which station is closest to Newtown?
Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
How far is Newtown from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space for people to queue
- A level pitch
- Any paperwork the organisers need
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Newtown are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose hog roast for events in Newtown?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Car shows and rallies
- Small festivals
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
A summer fête at Christ Church is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Places near Newtown
Also in Newtown
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards