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Hog Roast Hire in Aylesford
We bring a hog roast to Aylesford and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Milestone birthdays
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas fairs
Hog roast hire for Aylesford
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
About our hog roast hire in Aylesford
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We serve spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for weddings, day or evening and club events and presentations.
In a smaller place like Aylesford, a hog roast in the garden is frequently the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In Aylesford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Aylesford, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
A hog roast in Aylesford: local details
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Aylesford is well within our area for events. Aylesford is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Aylesford to Canterbury (26 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Aylesford has its own station, Aylesford station. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.5 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Aylesford is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the ME20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Station Road, High Street and Hall Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Aylesford, we also cover Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Aylesford
Is Aylesford close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Will people get crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Aylesford
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Aylesford
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away