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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Rodmersham, Kent
Hog roast for events in Rodmersham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club events
- School events
Planning an event in Rodmersham?
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A safe distance from other traders
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Rodmersham
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Hog roast for events near Rodmersham
Agricultural shows and country events near Rodmersham are a natural home for a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Typical bookings include town and village days and charity days, with apple sauce, crackling and halloumi skewers.
At a field event near Rodmersham, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Rodmersham questions
Which station is closest to Rodmersham?
Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Rodmersham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Get in touch.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Community events around Rodmersham
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Rodmersham for events. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Nicholas is the classic setting for a hog roast. An event in Cromers Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Rodmersham, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Rodmersham we cover include Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near Rodmersham include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Rodmersham
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Show allergens at the stall
- Halal is not offered
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Places near Rodmersham
More for events in Rodmersham
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September events in Rodmersham lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away