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Hog Roast for Events in Shelvin
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Shelvin.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Car and steam shows
- Community events
Hog roast for events in Shelvin
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Hog roast for events in Shelvin, slow-roasted on site
Charity fundraisers in Shelvin can use a hog roast to draw people in. We will talk through options with you. We serve apple sauce, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater tournaments and sports days and horse and dog shows.
Rural events near Shelvin can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Shelvin
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. In December, Shelvin is dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Event catering near Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Shelvin is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shelvin to Canterbury (8 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Martin is the classic setting for a hog roast. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Shelvin, we also cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Make the stall easy to find
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We work to your event plan, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Common questions in Shelvin
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Shelvin?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can you cater in Shelvin?
Yes, Shelvin is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you come to our fête?
We do. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Also near Shelvin
More for events in Shelvin
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. 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.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Shelvin
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Shelvin
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards