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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Stone, 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 Stone.
- Car and steam shows
- Village fêtes
- Community events
Hog roast for events in Stone
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Hog roast for events near Stone
Every event handles food differently: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Tell us how you’d like it to work. For festivals and horse and dog shows, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce for your visitors.
Events near Stone are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-contained hog roast helps. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
Give us a contact on the day.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Why choose hog roast for events in Stone?
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
Here’s what people in Stone most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Community events
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer fêtes
An event in Darenth Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Stone
Which station is closest to Stone?
The closest is Stone Crossing station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Stone?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Get in touch and we’ll see what’s possible.
When 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.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you do a school fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Community events around Stone
Stone is about 2 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Stone. Stone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A hog roast draws people in.
We bring hog roasts to events all over DA9 and the streets around it. From Church Road, Perkins Close and Richardson Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A296, Stone is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Stone, we also cover Greenhithe (1 mile north-east), Swanscombe (1 mile east), Bean (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles south) and Temple Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east), Swanley (5 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (1.3 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Stone includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Stone Lodge School (1 mile west) and Leigh Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Where the roaster can go in Stone
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A level pitch with firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Stone
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in Stone
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Stone
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. Late-September events in Stone lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Stone
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away