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Hog Roast Catering in Ash, Kent
Hog roast hire in Ash: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festive gatherings
- Club events and presentations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Ash?
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast hire for your event in Ash
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Ash, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, crackling and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and shows and festive gatherings.
In a small place like Ash, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Ash questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Ash?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
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.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ash
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
More for events in Ash
Events we cater in Ash
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Clubhouse events
PTAs at schools such as New Ash Green Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Hog roast hire around Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Ash, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ash to London (19 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Longfield station is about 2.8 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Ash are Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ash. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We bring hog roasts to events all over TN15 and DA3 and the streets around it. From Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Ash we cover include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The White Swan Public House (less than half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, 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 will confirm what we can provide.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Ash is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away