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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Old Hawkinge, Kent
Hog roast for events in Old Hawkinge: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Country shows
- Church and village fêtes
- Vintage rallies
Hog roast for events in Old Hawkinge
About our hog roast for events in Old Hawkinge
Country shows near Old Hawkinge suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Typical bookings include community events and tournaments and sports days, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
A fête near Old Hawkinge might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
For event organisers in Old Hawkinge
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
Give us a contact on the day.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In December, Old Hawkinge is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Old Hawkinge
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Old Hawkinge events: pitches and permissions
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We cover events in Old Hawkinge, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
An event in East Cliff and Warren Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. A summer fête at Church of St Michael is the classic setting for a hog roast. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Old Hawkinge, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Hawkinge, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in CT18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on Standen Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Old Hawkinge we cover include Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Old Hawkinge include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Why choose hog roast for events in Old Hawkinge?
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Old Hawkinge, including:
- Country shows
- Club events
- Town and village days
- Car shows and rallies
PTAs at schools such as Hawkinge Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Old Hawkinge
Is Old Hawkinge close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
Can visitors buy their own food?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we will discuss the options.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What affects the price in Old Hawkinge
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards