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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Whetsted, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Whetsted.
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- Fundraising events
Planning an event in Whetsted?
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A queuing area
- Permission for cooking on the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
About our hog roast for events in Whetsted
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors, served as people finish. We are frequently asked to cater charity days and church and village fêtes, with halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken.
At a fête or show near Whetsted, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Whetsted
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Whetsted suit a hog roast. Whetsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Five Oak Green Church? A hog roast draws people in. Events in parks such as Foal Hurst Wood need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
For events in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event in Whetsted. Summer events in Whetsted have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Whetsted
It suits all ages.
Hosts in Whetsted book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Summer fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club events
School fairs, for a school like Paddock Wood Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
What else we do in Whetsted
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Whetsted
Can you come to a school fair in Whetsted?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Whetsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you do fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What affects the price in Whetsted
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards