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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Newtown, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Newtown.
- Club events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church and village fêtes
Hog roast for events in Newtown
Hog roast for events in Newtown, carved to order
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. For community events and charity days, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your visitors.
For a village fête or field event near Newtown, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A queuing area
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Newtown
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Halal isn’t offered
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Make the stall easy to find
We serve as the queue moves.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Newtown?
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Newtown
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Running an event in Newtown
Newtown is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Newtown. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Newtown to London (24 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. PTAs at schools such as Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Newtown, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN8, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Pigdown Lane and Uckfield Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Markbeech (1 mile south), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile south-east), How Green (2 miles north) and Walter's Green (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles west) and Hever Castle (1 mile north).
- Nearby, you will find The Kentish Horse pub (0.5 miles south)
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Late-May events in Newtown have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Perfect for your event in Newtown
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Newtown and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraising events
- PTA summer fairs
- Church and village fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hever station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
What else we do in Newtown
Common questions in Newtown
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you come to a school fair in Newtown?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll work it out together.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What affects the price in Newtown
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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