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Hog Roast Hire in Appledore Heath
Looking for a hog roast in Appledore Heath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Clubhouse events
- Milestone birthdays
Hog roast hire in Appledore Heath
Hog roast hire in Appledore Heath, carved to order
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We are frequently asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and sports clubs and societies, serving halloumi skewers, coleslaw and new potatoes.
For a rural spot like Appledore Heath, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Why choose a hog roast in Appledore Heath?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Appledore Heath
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A hog roast in Appledore Heath: local details
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Appledore Heath, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.6 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We cater events across TN26. Whether your event is on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Appledore Heath we cover include Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Who books hog roast hire in Appledore Heath?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
Whatever the occasion in Appledore Heath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Wakes
- Club events and presentations
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In Appledore Heath, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
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.
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Common questions in Appledore Heath
Is Appledore Heath close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Appledore Heath?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards