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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in River, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in River and across Kent.
- School fairs and sports days
- Car and steam shows
- Food and music festivals
Book a hog roast in River
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A queuing area
- Details of what the event requires
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in River
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How our hog roast for events works in River
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. We are often asked to cater charity days and PTA summer fairs, with a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Events near River are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-contained hog roast helps. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, 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 everyone in the loop.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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FAQs for River
Can you roast near the sea around River?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you come to River?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, River and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We’re happy to talk it through.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we will talk it through.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Fairs, fêtes and events in River
River is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. Events in River are part of our patch. River is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from River to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If your event is in Old Park Hill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as River Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in CT17 and CT16, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Lower Road, Minnis Lane and London Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile north-west), Dover (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east) and Maxton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (within half a mile south-east) and Dover Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near River include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Show allergens at the stall
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Signpost the stall clearly
We serve as the queue moves.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Why choose a hog roast in River?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-September events in River lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards