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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Waterham, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Waterham.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fêtes
Hog roast for events for Waterham
Hog roast for events near Waterham
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Waterham. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Typical bookings include fun runs and sports events and agricultural and country shows, serving rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce.
At a fête or show near Waterham, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Waterham are dark by about 3:50pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
A hog roast compared with other options
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls gives visitors a good choice. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Where the roaster can go in Waterham
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level pitch
- Details of what the event requires
- A safe distance from other traders
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Event catering near Waterham
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Waterham, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hernhill Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 4 miles of Waterham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Waterham, we also cover Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Waterham questions
Can you do a hog roast in Seasalter Levels?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Waterham?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can visitors buy their own food?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll discuss the options.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Occasions we serve in Waterham
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Whatever the occasion in Waterham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- School events
- Food and music festivals
- Car shows and rallies
- Village fêtes
If your event is in Seasalter Levels, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Also near Waterham
More for events in Waterham
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away