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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Selsted, Kent
Hog roast for events in Selsted: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Fundraising events
- Vintage rallies
- Horse and dog shows
A hog roast near Selsted
About our hog roast for events in Selsted
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Selsted. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. We’re often asked to cater country shows and fundraising events, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
At a field event near Selsted, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Perfect for your event in Selsted
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Selsted, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
- Community events
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
Nearby places to Selsted
More for events in Selsted
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Space for people to queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Questions from Selsted
Can you roast near the sea around Selsted?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Selsted?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We will work it out together.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Why choose a hog roast in Selsted?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Selsted
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your event in Selsted? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Selsted Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Selsted, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Selsted, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Selsted we cover include Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-May events in Selsted have light until about 8:45pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- 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 set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Selsted
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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