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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Pett Bottom, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event across Pett Bottom and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Fundraising events
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
Book a hog roast in Pett Bottom
About our hog roast for events in Pett Bottom
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. There are options for most visitors. On the menu are halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and fun runs and sports events.
At a field event near Pett Bottom, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. 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
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late-May events in Pett Bottom have light until about 8:45pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Pett Bottom
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Pett Bottom and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fun runs and sports events
- PTA summer fairs
- Community days and street fairs
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Questions from Pett Bottom
Do you trade at school fairs around Pett Bottom?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Pett Bottom?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you come to our fête?
We do. Send us the details.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Places near Pett Bottom
Other occasions in Pett Bottom
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Show allergens at the stall
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Pett Bottom
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Event catering near Pett Bottom
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Pett Bottom, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Pett Bottom, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CT4. From Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Duck pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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