Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events for Ryarsh
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Ryarsh. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Community events
- PTA summer fairs
- Small festivals
Hog roast for events for Ryarsh
How our hog roast for events works in Ryarsh
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We’re self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. Whether it is club events and community days and street fairs, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and crackling for your visitors.
For a village fête or field event near Ryarsh, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast for your event
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Plates or china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A queuing area
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Other occasions in Ryarsh
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why choose hog roast for events in Ryarsh?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
However big or small the event in Ryarsh, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Town and village days
- Festivals
- Fundraising events
- Summer fêtes
If your event is in Leybourne Lakes Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Ryarsh: your questions answered
Is Ryarsh close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Ryarsh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ryarsh and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Get in touch.
What if things run late?
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.
Do you do charity events?
We’re happy to talk it through.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, Ryarsh is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Event catering near Ryarsh
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Ryarsh and the surrounding area are covered for events. Ryarsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A summer fête at Church of St Martin is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Wherever your event is in ME19, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Ryarsh, we also cover Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Ryarsh includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Ryarsh include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (under half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards