Kent · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Rabbit's Cross, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event across Rabbit's Cross and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Horse and dog shows
- Club events
- Community events
Slow-roasted pork in Rabbit's Cross
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
About our hog roast for events in Rabbit's Cross
Country shows near Rabbit's Cross suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Popular choices include apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling, and typical bookings are for car and steam shows and charity fundraisers.
At a fête or show near Rabbit's Cross, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Details of what the event requires
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Rabbit's Cross
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, events in Rabbit's Cross stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose hog roast for events in Rabbit's Cross?
It’s food people can carry round the event.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Rabbit's Cross. Here are some of the most popular:
- Car shows and rallies
- Festivals
- Fundraising events
- Country shows
If visitors are coming by train, Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from Rabbit's Cross
Is Rabbit's Cross close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we’ll suggest options.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Rabbit's Cross
What else we do in Rabbit's Cross
For event organisers in Rabbit's Cross
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Rabbit's Cross. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rabbit's Cross to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. Other places close to Rabbit's Cross we cover include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards