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Hog Roast for Events for Richborough Port
Hog roast for events in Richborough Port: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club events
- Fundraising events
A hog roast near Richborough Port
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Your trader requirements
- A firm way on and off the field
- A queuing area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Hog roast for events in Richborough Port, slow-roasted on site
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Tell us how you’d like it to work. For agricultural and country shows and club events, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
For a village fête or field event near Richborough Port, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Why choose hog roast for events in Richborough Port?
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
However big or small the event in Richborough Port, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Charity fundraisers
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
- Car and steam shows
If your event is in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Common questions in Richborough Port
Can you roast near the sea around Richborough Port?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Richborough Port from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer events in Richborough Port have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Richborough Port
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Richborough Port. Richborough Port is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
A school like Sir Roger Manwood's School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CT13. For events just outside Richborough Port, we cover Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Show allergens at the stall
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away