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Hog Roast for Events in Hucking
Hog roast for events in Hucking: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Charity fundraisers
- Church and village fêtes
- School events
Slow-roasted pork in Hucking
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Hog roast for events in Hucking, slow-roasted on site
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we are often booked for school fairs and sports days and country shows.
Rural events near Hucking can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Questions from Hucking
How far is Hucking from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Stockbury Hill Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We’re happy to talk it through.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Is it pay as you go?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we will talk it through.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where the roaster can go in Hucking
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hucking
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Hucking hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Hucking
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Hucking
The smell alone brings visitors over.
In Hucking and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Club events
- Church and village fêtes
- Car shows and rallies
- School fairs and sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Margaret, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Event catering near Hucking
Hucking is about 5 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hucking and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hucking to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Events in parks such as Stockbury Hill Wood need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. For anyone arriving by train, Hollingbourne station, about 2.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Hucking, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Hucking we cover include Bicknor (1 mile east), Broad Street (1 mile south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south), Wormshill (2 miles east) and Eyhorne Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (3.8 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hook and Hatchet pub (under half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Balance the food line-up
Name an organiser to meet us.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Hucking are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Hucking
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards