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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Ospringe, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event across Ospringe and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Charity days
- Horse and dog shows
- Small festivals
Hog roast for events in Ospringe
Hog roast for events in Ospringe, slow-roasted on site
Country shows near Ospringe suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. We serve hog roast rolls, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are regularly asked to cater church and village fêtes and car shows and rallies.
In Ospringe, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Ospringe
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Space for people to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Ospringe events: pitches and permissions
Ospringe is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Ospringe. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ospringe to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. A school like Ospringe Church of England Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
For events in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Water Lane, Lower Road and Capel Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Whitehill (1 mile south), Faversham (1 mile north-east), Davington (1 mile north-east), Brogdale (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Ospringe include The Abbey School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Maison Dieu pub (under half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Common questions in Ospringe
Can you do a hog roast in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Ospringe?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What else we do in Ospringe
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-May events in Ospringe have light until about 8:45pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Ospringe
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re 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 you both updated.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards