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Hog Roast for Events for Ringlestone
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Ringlestone.
- Community days and street fairs
- PTA summer fairs
- Fun runs and sports events
Hog roast for events in Ringlestone
Hog roast for events in Ringlestone, carved to order
Country shows near Ringlestone suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. We are frequently asked to cater fun runs and sports events and country shows, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Ringlestone are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Community events around Ringlestone
Ringlestone is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. Ringlestone is well within our area for events. Ringlestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
An event in Whatman Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. School fairs, for a school like North Borough Junior School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Ringlestone, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of ME14 and ME16 and the streets around it. From Hyde Road, Mill Lane and Edna Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Ringlestone we cover include Sandling (1 mile north), Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Foley Park (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Harbourland (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (0.6 miles south) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Harvester pub (within half a mile north)
Who books hog roast for events in Ringlestone?
It’s the stall people find by following their noses.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ringlestone:
- Village fêtes
- Charity days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community days and street fairs
Running a fête for a church like St Paul's Church? A hog roast draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Ringlestone
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or ME14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Balance the food line-up
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Show allergens at the stall
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Where the roaster can go in Ringlestone
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A safe distance from other traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Places near Ringlestone
More for events in Ringlestone
Common questions in Ringlestone
What’s the nearest station to Ringlestone?
Maidstone Barracks station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Whatman Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
What paperwork do you provide?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In December, Ringlestone is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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