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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Shatterling, Kent
Hog roast for events in Shatterling: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Club events
- PTA summer fairs
- Town and village days
Book a hog roast in Shatterling
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Halal is not offered
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
About our hog roast for events in Shatterling
Country shows near Shatterling suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. On the menu are crackling, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for car and steam shows and country shows.
A fête near Shatterling might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
More for events in Shatterling
Running an event in Shatterling
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Shatterling, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Shatterling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shatterling to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Wingham Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A hog roast draws people in.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Shatterling we cover include Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Common questions in Shatterling
Is Shatterling close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Shatterling too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We will work it out together.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Perfect for your event in Shatterling
It’s food people can carry round the event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shatterling:
- Car shows and rallies
- Community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Church and village fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
Why choose a hog roast in Shatterling?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space for people to queue
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Event approval for hot-food traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Shatterling are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away