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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Upstreet, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Upstreet.
- PTA summer fairs
- Club events
- Small festivals
Hog roast for events in Upstreet
Event catering near Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Upstreet, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upstreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. If visitors are coming by train, Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Upstreet, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the CT3 postcode area. Local streets include St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upstreet include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Grove Ferry Inn (within half a mile east)
About our hog roast for events in Upstreet
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Upstreet. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. Whether it is town and village days and charity days, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
A fête near Upstreet might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Why choose hog roast for events in Upstreet?
It is the stall people find by following their noses.
In Upstreet and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Church and village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Vintage rallies
- Charity fundraisers
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space for people to queue
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Any paperwork the organisers need
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
For event organisers in Upstreet
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Common questions in Upstreet
How far is Upstreet from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Upstreet?
Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What will our event need from you?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you cover Upstreet?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest options.
Nearby places to Upstreet
Other occasions in Upstreet
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September events in Upstreet lose the light at about 7:00pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Upstreet?
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards