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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Patrixbourne, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Patrixbourne.
- Church and village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
- PTA summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Patrixbourne
Hog roast for events in Patrixbourne, carved to order
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Patrixbourne attract visitors. We will talk through options with you. Whether it is village fêtes and community events, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and hog roast rolls for your visitors.
A fête near Patrixbourne might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Who books hog roast for events in Patrixbourne?
We’re self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Here’s what people in Patrixbourne most often book a hog roast for:
- Community events
- Food and music festivals
- Fundraising events
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, Bekesbourne station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Patrixbourne
Is Patrixbourne too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Patrixbourne?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Patrixbourne?
Yes, Patrixbourne is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will tell you what we can send.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A safe distance from other traders
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Patrixbourne events: pitches and permissions
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Patrixbourne. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A hog roast draws people in. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Patrixbourne, we also cover Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Patrixbourne include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late May, sunset in Patrixbourne is about 8:45pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Patrixbourne
More for events in Patrixbourne
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards