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Hog Roast for Events in Sholden
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Sholden.
- Town and village days
- Small festivals
- Fundraising events
Hog roast for events for Sholden
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Hog roast for events near Sholden
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and community days and street fairs, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage.
A fête near Sholden might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Sholden events: pitches and permissions
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Sholden and its neighbours for events. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sholden to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Nicholas, are a natural home for a hog roast. A school like Sholden Church of England Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. The coast is within about 2 miles of Sholden, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of CT14 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Sholden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, events in Sholden stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Sholden
We’re self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
Here’s what people in Sholden most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Village fêtes
- Car and steam shows
- Town and village days
- Food and music festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Deal station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
Also near Sholden
Other occasions in Sholden
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Questions from Sholden
Do you trade at school fairs around Sholden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Sholden close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you come to our fête?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Sholden hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Permission for cooking on the site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards