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Hog Roast Catering in Ashford, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Ashford.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Book a hog roast in Ashford
Hog roast hire in Ashford, slow-roasted on site
People book a hog roast in Ashford for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. We are often asked to cater christmas parties and sports clubs and societies, with new potatoes, coleslaw and crackling.
Ashford is a large place with every kind of setting for a hog roast, from business parks and sports clubs to gardens and function venues. Each needs a level, open cooking spot under cover, and central sites need access planning. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
We will be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Around midsummer it stays light in Ashford until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Ashford
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Parking near the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
Bringing a hog roast to Ashford
Ashford is in Kent. Ashford and the surrounding area are covered for events. Ashford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ashford to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Christ Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Coming by train? Ashford has its own station, Ashford International station. Ashford is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater an event on streets such as Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Ashford is on the A20 and A28, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Ashford we cover include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Ashford has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Ashford include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Locomotive pub (less than half a mile east)
Your questions about a hog roast in Ashford
Can you do a hog roast in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater in Ashford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ashford and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Occasions we serve in Ashford
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Ashford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Corporate events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
Parks such as Ashford Green Corridors generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away