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Hog Roast Hire in Bapchild
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Bapchild and the surrounding area.
- Work summer parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
A hog roast near Bapchild
Hog roast hire in Bapchild, carved to order
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Bapchild, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and crackling, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and festive gatherings.
In a hamlet or village like Bapchild, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Bapchild
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bapchild and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas fairs
- Corporate events
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bapchild, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Bapchild
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Towns and villages near Bapchild
Also in Bapchild
Common questions in Bapchild
Can you do a hog roast in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Bapchild close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Will people get crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Bringing a hog roast to Bapchild
Bapchild is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover events in Bapchild. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Bapchild are Belmont House and Gardens (4.6 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For guests coming by train, Teynham station is about 2.1 miles away. Bapchild is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of ME9. Nearby, we also cater events in Rodmersham (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile east) and Highsted (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles north-west).
- Schools near Bapchild include The Sittingbourne School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles east)
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Planning an evening hog roast in Bapchild? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good 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 pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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