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Hog Roast for Events in West Cross
Hog roast for events in West Cross: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Car and steam shows
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in West Cross?
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
About our hog roast for events in West Cross
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. Typical bookings include car shows and rallies and food and music festivals, with halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
A fête near West Cross might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
What affects the price in West Cross
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cold food stalls, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in West Cross
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. For an autumn event in West Cross, sunset is around 7:00pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Community events around West Cross
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Cross and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Rolvenden Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN17, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
Also in West Cross
Perfect for your event in West Cross
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
In West Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
- School events
- Festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
West Cross: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is West Cross too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a school fair?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is electricity needed?
Mainly a pitch and access. Everything else comes with us.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Your trader requirements
- A safe distance from other traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in West Cross
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards