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Hog Roast Catering in Appledore, Kent
Hog roast hire in Appledore: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Appledore?
About our hog roast hire in Appledore
People book a hog roast in Appledore for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and corporate events, with salads, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
In a rural place like Appledore, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Bringing a hog roast to Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Appledore is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Appledore to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. If guests are travelling by rail, Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Appledore is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Events anywhere in TN26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
Towns and villages near Appledore
Other occasions in Appledore
A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Appledore
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you come to Appledore?
Yes, Appledore is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Around midsummer it stays light in Appledore until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For event organisers in Appledore
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards