Kent · England
Hog Roast for Events for Sandwich
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Sandwich and the surrounding area.
- Charity days
- Car and steam shows
- Village fêtes
A hog roast near Sandwich
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
About our hog roast for events in Sandwich
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. Typical bookings include community events and horse and dog shows, serving rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
Events near Sandwich are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
FAQs for Sandwich
Can you roast near the sea around Sandwich?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Sandwich?
Sandwich has its own station: Sandwich station.
Do you do fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you cover Sandwich?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A safe distance from other traders
- Details of what the event requires
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why choose hog roast for events in Sandwich?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Community events
- Car and steam shows
- Club events
- Church and village fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, there’s a station right in Sandwich: Sandwich station.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, Sandwich is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Event catering near Sandwich
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Sandwich, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sandwich to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
A summer fête at Sandwich United Reformed Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Sandwich Infant School often want one reliable hot-food stall. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in CT13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (under half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Sandwich includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sandwich include Sir Roger Manwood's School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to Sandwich
More for events in Sandwich
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
- 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