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Hog Roast for Events for Sutton Valence
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Sutton Valence.
- Community events
- Car and steam shows
- PTA summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Sutton Valence
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Hog roast for events in Sutton Valence, slow-roasted on site
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. On the menu are hog roast rolls, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are frequently booked for vintage rallies and summer fêtes.
A fête near Sutton Valence might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Perfect for your event in Sutton Valence
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Sutton Valence, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- School fairs and sports days
- Car and steam shows
- Country shows
- Town and village days
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Sutton Valence
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sutton Valence
Sutton Valence is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Sutton Valence, whatever the venue. Sutton Valence is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 3.4 miles south-west. A school like Sutton Valence Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in ME17, we can roast on site for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Lower Road and School Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Sutton Valence we cover include Warmlake (1 mile north), Five Wents (1 mile north), Chart Sutton (1 mile north-west), Langley Heath (2 miles north) and Langley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sutton Valence Castle (less than half a mile east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Clothworkers Arms (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Sutton Valence
Also in Sutton Valence
Why choose a hog roast in Sutton Valence?
Compared with a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Sutton Valence hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
We serve as the queue moves.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-September events in Sutton Valence lose the light at about 7:00pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch with firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sutton Valence
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Sutton Valence
How far is Sutton Valence from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Is Sutton Valence too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you do fêtes?
We love fêtes. Contact us.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away