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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Seaton, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event to Seaton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Small festivals
- Club events
- School events
Book a hog roast in Seaton
About our hog roast for events in Seaton
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day. We serve crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity days and fun runs and sports events.
Near Seaton, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Seaton events: pitches and permissions
Seaton is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Seaton. Seaton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CT3 and the streets around it. Other places close to Seaton we cover include Wickhambreaux (1 mile west), Ickham (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west) and Bekesbourne (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (within half a mile west)
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Balance the food line-up
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We serve as the queue moves.
Chicken widens the choice.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
FAQs for Seaton
What’s the nearest station to Seaton?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Seaton close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
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 discuss the options.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Events we cater in Seaton
It’s food people can carry round the event.
People around Seaton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Fun runs and sports events
- School events
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Seaton are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Seaton
Also in Seaton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away