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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Pedlinge, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Pedlinge.
- Town and village days
- Food and music festivals
- Vintage rallies
Hog roast for events in Pedlinge
About our hog roast for events in Pedlinge
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. For festivals and car shows and rallies, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
At a field event near Pedlinge, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Signpost the stall clearly
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Pedlinge events: pitches and permissions
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Pedlinge, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Pedlinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Pedlinge to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Pedlinge, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, so your event can be anywhere in it. Pedlinge is on the A261, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to events in Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Pedlinge
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Pedlinge, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from other traders
- Your trader requirements
- Permission for cooking on the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Perfect for your event in Pedlinge
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
In Pedlinge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events
- PTA summer fairs
- Car and steam shows
- Charity days
A summer fête at Pedlinge Chapel is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, Pedlinge is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Pedlinge questions
Can you roast near the sea around Pedlinge?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
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 clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can visitors buy their own food?
That depends on the event. Tell us what you have in mind and we will talk it through.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Also near Pedlinge
Also in Pedlinge
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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