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Hog Roast for Events for Tunstall
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Tunstall.
- Summer fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
Slow-roasted pork in Tunstall
About our hog roast for events in Tunstall
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we are often booked for car shows and rallies and school fairs and sports days.
For a village fête or field event near Tunstall, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Tunstall hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Tunstall
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A level pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Tunstall
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Community events around Tunstall
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Tunstall, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Sittingbourne station is about 1.4 miles away. A summer fête at Church of St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a hog roast. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Tunstall, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Tunstall, we also cover Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Schools near Tunstall include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Tunstall
Other occasions in Tunstall
Questions from Tunstall
Can you come to a school fair in Tunstall?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you come out to small places like Tunstall?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Why choose hog roast for events in Tunstall?
It suits all ages.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Tunstall:
- Community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Car and steam shows
- Country shows
Events in parks such as Cromers Wood need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In late May, sunset in Tunstall is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Show allergens at the stall
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away