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Hog Roast for Events in Old Romney
Hog roast for events in Old Romney: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Vintage rallies
- School events
- Tournaments and sports days
Slow-roasted pork in Old Romney
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In late May, sunset in Old Romney is about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast for events in Old Romney, carved to order
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. We serve crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for fun runs and sports events and charity fundraisers.
For a village fête or field event near Old Romney, we can cook in a field. 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, with no surprises on the day.
Where the roaster can go in Old Romney
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Details of what the event requires
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- A queuing area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Old Romney
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
What affects the price in Old Romney
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Old Romney events: pitches and permissions
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Old Romney? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Clement? A hog roast draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Marsh Academy, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in TN29 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. We also bring hog roasts to events in Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Old Romney includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Old Romney
Which station is closest to Old Romney?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Old Romney?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Old Romney hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
Events we cater in Old Romney
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
Here’s what people in Old Romney most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Club events
- School fairs and sports days
- Community events
- Summer fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Towns and villages near Old Romney
What else we do in Old Romney
- 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