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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Painter's Forstal, 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 Painter's Forstal.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Car and steam shows
- Festivals
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Hog roast for events near Painter's Forstal
Charity fundraisers in Painter's Forstal can use a hog roast to draw people in. Tell us about the event and we will suggest how it could work. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and food and music festivals, serving hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
At a fête or show near Painter's Forstal, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
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. In December, Painter's Forstal is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Community events around Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Painter's Forstal for events and the places nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ospringe Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the ME13 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Alma pub (within half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Painter's Forstal: your questions answered
Is Painter's Forstal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you trade at school fairs around Painter's Forstal?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
That depends on the event. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll discuss the options.
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 a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A firm way on and off the field
- A level pitch
- Space for people to queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Why choose hog roast for events in Painter's Forstal?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Whatever the occasion in Painter's Forstal, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Church and village fêtes
- Community days and street fairs
- Festivals
- Fundraising events
A summer fête at Church of St Peter and St Paul is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away