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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Sutton, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event to Sutton and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Church and village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Food and music festivals
Hog roast for events in Sutton
Hog roast for events in Sutton, slow-roasted on site
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Let us know what you have in mind. For PTA summer fairs and community events, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers.
At a field event near Sutton, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Sutton
Other occasions in Sutton
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For an autumn event in Sutton, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Sutton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sutton?
Martin Mill station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you cover Sutton?
Yes, Sutton is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
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.
Do you do charity events?
We’re happy to talk it through and we’ll see what’s possible.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Where the roaster can go in Sutton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Details of what the event requires
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why choose hog roast for events in Sutton?
It’s food people can carry round the event.
However big or small the event in Sutton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Horse and dog shows
- School events
- Small festivals
- Charity fundraisers
For anyone arriving by train, Martin Mill station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Community events around Sutton
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Sutton and its neighbours for events. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Peter and St Paul is the classic setting for a hog roast. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sutton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Vale Road and Church Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Sutton, we also cover East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Sutton hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards