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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Stick Hill, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Stick Hill.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Vintage rallies
- Food and music festivals
Slow-roasted pork in Stick Hill
Hog roast for events near Stick Hill
Charity fundraisers in Stick Hill can use a hog roast to draw people in. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest how it could work. Typical bookings include car shows and rallies and festivals, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
Near Stick Hill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Running an event in Stick Hill
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Events in Stick Hill are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Stick Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Stick Hill to London (24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Stick Hill, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in TN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event in a garden on Hartfield Road and Eden Hall, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Stick Hill we cover include Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Arms (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September events in Stick Hill lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Tell us about the event.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Stick Hill hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Balance the food line-up
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Why choose hog roast for events in Stick Hill?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Stick Hill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village fêtes
- Charity days
- Fun runs and sports events
- Community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Common questions in Stick Hill
How far is Stick Hill from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Stick Hill?
Hever station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- A level pitch with firm ground
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards