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Hog Roast for Events for Stowting
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Stowting.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Car and steam shows
- School events
Hog roast for events in Stowting
Hog roast for events near Stowting
At a fête, fair or festival in Stowting, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. For fun runs and sports events and community days and street fairs, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls and more.
At a fête or show near Stowting, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. 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.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Stowting
What’s the nearest station to Stowting?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
How far is Stowting from London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll agree what suits yours.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Contact us.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Stowting
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Stowting and the surrounding area are covered for events. Stowting is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 3.1 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Stowting, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Stowting, we cover Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Why choose hog roast for events in Stowting?
It’s food people can carry round the event.
However big or small the event in Stowting, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- School events
- Food and music festivals
Events in parks such as Spong Wood need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. For an autumn event in Stowting, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are 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 serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A safe distance from other traders
- Details of what the event requires
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Nearby places to Stowting
What else we do in Stowting
Allergies and dietary needs
Some visitors will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
How we price a hog roast for your event
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Stowting
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards