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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Tonge, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your event across Tonge and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
- Car and steam shows
Hog roast for events for Tonge
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Hog roast for events near Tonge
Festivals and shows run for hours, and a hog roast can serve through the day. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and school events.
At a field event near Tonge, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What affects the price in Tonge
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose hog roast for events in Tonge?
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
However big or small the event in Tonge, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
- Community events
Events in parks such as Milton Creek Country Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Any paperwork the organisers need
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer events in Tonge have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Nearby places to Tonge
More for events in Tonge
Tonge events: pitches and permissions
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Tonge? We can help. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tonge to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Giles is the classic setting for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
FAQs for Tonge
How far is Tonge from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Tonge?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you come to our fête?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will tell you what we can send.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest a way to make it work.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Show allergens at the stall
- Signpost the stall clearly
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
Why choose a hog roast in Tonge?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Tonge
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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