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Hog roast hire in Kent

We cater weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes with a hog roast in 922 towns and villages across Kent.

Planning an event in Kent?

Occasions in Kent

Each service has its own list of towns in Kent. Choose one, or find your town further down.

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How hog roast hire works in Kent

It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for staff days and open days and weddings and receptions.

We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening.

You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.

Pricing in Kent

Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.

Why book our hog roast

Crackling for everyone who wants it
Serving and clearing done for you
Sides to make it a full meal
Planned to your running order

Get a quote

To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.

Around Maidstone

Bookings here are frequently close to Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church. Other local landmarks include River Len LNR (under half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (under half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Planning a hog roast in Kent

There are 21 towns and 767 villages and hamlets in Kent, so the setting can be anything from Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan. Parts of Kent are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on outside caterers for countryside events. 219 of the places we cover in Kent are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered spot for the roaster.

Maidstone: Among the historic houses close to Maidstone are Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. By late September, sunset in Maidstone is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.

Should I cook it myself?

Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.

The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.

For event organisers in Kent

Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.

If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.

A hog roast or other catering?

Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours.

What your quote should include

Whether plates or china are included
Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Who carves and who serves
If the price includes VAT

About the food

Rolls and gluten-free rolls

Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.

What affects the price in Kent

Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:

Numbers
Menu choices and extras
Access to the cooking area
How long the roast and service take

When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.

What we need to know

The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:

Rough numbers
Dietary requirements
A picture of the cooking area
The address or postcode

We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.

Common questions in Kent

How do you work out quantities?

We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.

What if things run late?

We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.

Can you roast in the rain?

We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.

What’s included?

Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.

Do you serve the food?

You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.

Do you bring plates?

We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.

How long does a hog roast take to cook?

It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.