Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Ashley, Kent
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Ashley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Community events
- Parties at home
- Wakes
Book a hog roast in Ashley
About our hog roast hire in Ashley
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Ashley. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We’re often asked to cater wakes and clubhouse events, serving crackling, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls.
For a rural spot like Ashley, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
For event organisers in Ashley
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Also near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Ashley
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
A hog roast in Ashley: local details
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Ashley is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Ashley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ashley to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Ashley are Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (4.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. After a service at East Studdal Church Hall, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about 5 miles of Ashley, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in CT15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Ashley, we cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
Ashley questions
Which station is closest to Ashley?
Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you come to Ashley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Ashley and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evenings in Ashley stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away