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Hog Roast for Events in Whitstable
Planning a hog roast for your event in Whitstable? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Car shows and rallies
- Charity fundraisers
- Tournaments and sports days
Planning an event in Whitstable?
Hog roast for events in Whitstable, slow-roasted on site
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast. Whether it’s vintage rallies and community days and street fairs, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your visitors.
A town like Whitstable has schools, churches, clubs and parks that run events through the year. It suits any of them. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
Where the roaster can go in Whitstable
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Any paperwork the organisers need
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, events in Whitstable stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Whitstable
What else we do in Whitstable
Perfect for your event in Whitstable
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
In Whitstable and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Car shows and rallies
- Summer fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
- PTA summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like The Whitstable School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Running an event in Whitstable
Whitstable is about 6 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Whitstable? We cover the whole area. Whitstable is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John (Methodist)? A hog roast draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Whitstable station serves Whitstable directly. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cater events across the CT5 postcode area. From High Street, Station Road and Cranleigh Gardens or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A299 and A2990, Whitstable is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Whitstable, we also cover Tankerton (1 mile north-east), Chestfield (1 mile east), Swalecliffe (2 miles east), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and Yorkletts (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Faversham (7 miles west), Herne Bay (5 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Whitstable Junior School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Whitstable Social Club pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Add coleslaw.
Questions from Whitstable
What’s the nearest station to Whitstable?
Whitstable has its own station: Whitstable station.
Is Whitstable close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you come to Whitstable?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll agree what suits yours.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Whitstable
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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