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Hog Roast for Events for Sandway
Planning a hog roast for your event in Sandway? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Car and steam shows
- Church and village fêtes
- Fundraising events
Slow-roasted pork in Sandway
Event catering near Sandway
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Sandway, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Sandway to Canterbury (17 miles away).
An event in Kiln Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. PTAs at schools such as Platts Heath Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event in a garden on Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Sandway we cover include Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (within half a mile south-east)
Hog roast for events near Sandway
Every event handles food differently: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Let us know what you have in mind. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we’re often booked for summer fêtes and fun runs and sports events.
Near Sandway, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A level pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Places near Sandway
What else we do in Sandway
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-May events in Sandway have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Sandway
Can you come to a school fair in Sandway?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Sandway?
Lenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Contact us and we’ll see what’s possible.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Halal isn’t offered
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
If the ground is soft, we’ll need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards