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Hog Roast for Events in Reading Street
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Reading Street and the surrounding area.
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
- School events
Hog roast for events in Reading Street
FAQs for Reading Street
What’s the nearest station to Reading Street?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How far is Reading Street from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you come to our fête?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Hog roast for events in Reading Street, slow-roasted on site
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Let us know what you have in mind. Whether it is food and music festivals and school fairs and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and hog roast rolls and more.
At a fête or show near Reading Street, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
For event organisers in Reading Street
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Running an event in Reading Street
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Reading Street and the surrounding area. Reading Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Reading Street, we also cover Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Reading Street include Orlestone Forest.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
Give us a contact on the day.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-September events in Reading Street lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Reading Street
More for events in Reading Street
Events we cater in Reading Street
The smell alone brings visitors over.
However big or small the event in Reading Street, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Club events
- Fundraising events
For anyone arriving by train, Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Why choose a hog roast in Reading Street?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Reading Street
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Reading Street
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Your trader requirements
- A level pitch with firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Reading Street
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away