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Hog Roast for Events in Singlewell or Ifield
We bring a hog roast for your event across Singlewell or Ifield and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- PTA summer fairs
- Fundraising events
- Vintage rallies
Hog roast for events in Singlewell or Ifield
About our hog roast for events in Singlewell or Ifield
At a fête, fair or festival in Singlewell or Ifield, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. For car shows and rallies and PTA summer fairs, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
Rural events near Singlewell or Ifield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Time on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls gives visitors a good choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Community events around Singlewell or Ifield
Singlewell or Ifield is about 1 mile south of Gravesend, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Singlewell or Ifield? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Events in parks such as Jeskyns need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Meopham station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
We cater events across DA12, DA11 and DA13. Streets in the area include North Lane, Scott Road and Sandown Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Henhurst (1 mile south-east), Istead Rise (1 mile south-west), Gravesend (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (2.1 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Singlewell or Ifield include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (within half a mile south-east)
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, events in Singlewell or Ifield stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Your trader requirements
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Nearby places to Singlewell or Ifield
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Singlewell or Ifield questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Singlewell or Ifield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Could you cook in Jeskyns?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do charity events?
Contact us.
What about visitors who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you do fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We will agree what suits yours.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books hog roast for events in Singlewell or Ifield?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
In Singlewell or Ifield and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Festivals
- Vintage rallies
- Charity fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
A school like Singlewell Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away