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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Upton, Kent
Hog roast for events in Upton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- School events
- Small festivals
- Church and village fêtes
Hog roast for events for Upton
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Hog roast for events near Upton
Country shows near Upton suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. For food and music festivals and community events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage for your visitors.
For events in a place like Upton, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Roast pork rolls do exactly that. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
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Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, events in Upton stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A queuing area
- Your trader requirements
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Community events around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Upton, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upton to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Upton Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, are a natural home for a hog roast. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of CT10, CT11 and CT12 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You will find Upton on the A255, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Upton, we cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Upton include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose hog roast for events in Upton?
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Upton, such as:
- Village fêtes
- Club events
- Festivals
- Car shows and rallies
For visitors coming by rail, there’s a station right in Upton: Broadstairs station.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Upton questions
Is Upton close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Upton?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you cater in Upton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Upton and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards