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Hog Roast for Events for Pegwell
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 Pegwell.
- Club events
- Country shows
- Small festivals
Hog roast for events in Pegwell
Hog roast for events in Pegwell, carved to order
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. There are options for most visitors. Whether it is horse and dog shows and PTA summer fairs, we will put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and halloumi skewers for your visitors.
At a fête or show near Pegwell, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Running an event in Pegwell
Pegwell is about 1 mile south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We cover Pegwell and its neighbours for events. Pegwell is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Chilton Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Laurence? A hog roast draws people in. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in CT11 and CT12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on Saxon Road, Downs Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Pegwell include the A299, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. For events just outside Pegwell, we cover Chilton (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (2 miles north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Westwood Cross (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Belle Vue pub (within half a mile west)
Who books hog roast for events in Pegwell?
It’s the stall people find by following their noses.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Pegwell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community events
- Summer fêtes
- Car and steam shows
- School events
If visitors are coming by train, Ramsgate station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Space for people to queue
- Your trader requirements
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Make the stall easy to find
- Halal is not offered
- Balance the food line-up
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What affects the price in Pegwell
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Towns and villages near Pegwell
What else we do in Pegwell
Pegwell questions
Can you come to a school fair in Pegwell?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We will work it out together.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late May, sunset in Pegwell is about 8:45pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away