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Hog Roast for Events for Shorne Ridgeway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Shorne Ridgeway and across Kent.
- Food and music festivals
- PTA summer fairs
- Club events
Slow-roasted pork in Shorne Ridgeway
About our hog roast for events in Shorne Ridgeway
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. We’re often asked to cater church and village fêtes and community days and street fairs, with a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Rural events near Shorne Ridgeway can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shorne Ridgeway
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Shorne Ridgeway? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shorne Ridgeway to London (24 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A hog roast draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Higham station, about 2 miles north-east.
Events anywhere in DA12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Shorne Ridgeway we cover include Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile north)
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. At midsummer, events in Shorne Ridgeway stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Shorne Ridgeway
It suits all ages.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Village fêtes
- Club events
- PTA summer fairs
- Town and village days
PTAs at schools such as Shorne Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Other occasions in Shorne Ridgeway
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why choose a hog roast in Shorne Ridgeway?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Shorne Ridgeway
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Shorne Ridgeway
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Shorne Ridgeway
Which station is closest to Shorne Ridgeway?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Shorne Ridgeway?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards