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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Sevenoaks, Kent
Hog roast for events in Sevenoaks: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Food and music festivals
- Community events
- Vintage rallies
Planning an event in Sevenoaks?
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Late-May events in Sevenoaks have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Hog roast for events near Sevenoaks
Village fêtes around Sevenoaks suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Whether it’s school events and vintage rallies, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage for your visitors.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Sevenoaks suit a hog roast: it draws a crowd and serves hot food quickly. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Sevenoaks
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Where the roaster can go in Sevenoaks
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Details of what the event requires
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Community events around Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Sevenoaks and the surrounding area are covered for events. Sevenoaks is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Sevenoaks Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. If visitors are coming by train, there is a station right in Sevenoaks: Sevenoaks station. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Sevenoaks, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Church Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Sevenoaks sits on or near the A21 and A25, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Sevenoaks has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sevenoaks include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Knole Academy (within half a mile north) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Rifleman pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Sevenoaks
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Sevenoaks
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
Here’s what people in Sevenoaks most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
- Fundraising events
If your event is in Montreal Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Questions from Sevenoaks
Do you trade at school fairs around Sevenoaks?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Sevenoaks?
Sevenoaks has its own station: Sevenoaks station.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you come to Sevenoaks?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do you need from the organiser?
Mainly a pitch and access. Everything else comes with us.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Towns and villages near Sevenoaks
More for events in Sevenoaks
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away