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Hog Roast for Events for Shorne
Hog roast for events in Shorne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Summer fêtes
- Community events
Hog roast for events for Shorne
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Hog roast for events in Shorne, slow-roasted on site
Village fêtes around Shorne suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. We are often asked to cater charity days and PTA summer fairs, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
For a village fête or field event near Shorne, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Who books hog roast for events in Shorne?
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
Hosts in Shorne book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Car shows and rallies
- Tournaments and sports days
- Fundraising events
- Community events
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
Places near Shorne
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Show allergens at the stall
Name an organiser to meet us.
Chicken widens the choice.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Community events around Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover Shorne and its neighbours for events. Shorne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Shorne to London (23 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a hog roast.
We cater events across the DA12 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Shorne, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shorne include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Shorne include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile south)
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Late-September events in Shorne lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shorne, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
FAQs for Shorne
Is Shorne close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Shorne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
We do. Check vehicle access with the school.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you need power on site?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Shorne
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away