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Hog Roast Hire for Allington
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Allington. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Club events and presentations
Book a hog roast in Allington
Hog roast hire for your event in Allington
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Allington, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For birthdays and anniversaries and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we can cook coleslaw, crackling and hog roast rolls.
There may be a hall or playing field near Allington if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Allington
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Why choose hog roast hire in Allington?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Allington: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Allington, including:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
PTAs at schools such as Allington Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
Common questions in Allington
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at St. Nicholas' Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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 you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hog roast hire around Allington
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Allington, whatever the venue. Allington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, Barming station, about 0.8 miles west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Allington, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in ME16, ME20 and ME14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater an event on streets such as Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Allington include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
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 our chef carves it when you’re ready. By late September, sunset in Allington is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Send us the date, the address or ME16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards