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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Stodmarsh, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Stodmarsh? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Country shows
A hog roast near Stodmarsh
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Hog roast for events near Stodmarsh
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. On the menu are halloumi skewers, crackling and apple sauce, and we are often booked for church and village fêtes and school events.
A fête near Stodmarsh might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
FAQs for Stodmarsh
Can you roast near the sea around Stodmarsh?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you come to Stodmarsh?
Yes, Stodmarsh is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-May events in Stodmarsh have light until about 8:45pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Stodmarsh, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Event catering near Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Stodmarsh is well within our area for events. Stodmarsh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If visitors are coming by train, Sturry station is about 2.6 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A hog roast draws people in. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can roast on site for your visitors. Nearby, we also cater events in Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Stodmarsh include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Stodmarsh
Also in Stodmarsh
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Space for people to queue
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered
- Make the stall easy to find
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away