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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Parkgate, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Parkgate.
- Country shows
- Summer fêtes
- Community days and street fairs
Hog roast for events in Parkgate
Perfect for your event in Parkgate
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
People around Parkgate book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Town and village days
- Horse and dog shows
- Small festivals
- Charity fundraisers
If your event is in Wattle Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Hog roast for events near Parkgate
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Parkgate. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater PTA summer fairs and small festivals.
At a fête or show near Parkgate, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Parkgate events: pitches and permissions
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Parkgate is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Parkgate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Parkgate to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Homewood School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN30, we can roast on site for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Parkgate, we cover Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Parkgate questions
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 follow the site rules.
Can you come to a school fair in Parkgate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your event
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Make the stall easy to find
- Halal is not offered
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, events in Parkgate stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Your trader requirements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards