Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Barnsole, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Barnsole and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff days and open days
A hog roast near Barnsole
How our hog roast hire works in Barnsole
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Barnsole, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For milestone birthdays and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook hog roast rolls, coleslaw and new potatoes.
In a rural place like Barnsole, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Why choose a hog roast in Barnsole?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast hire around Barnsole
Barnsole is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Barnsole is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Barnsole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
After a service at Church of St James, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CT3 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Meadow Gardens and Mill Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Barnsole we cover include Staple (1 mile north-west), Flemings (1 mile east), Durlock (1 mile north), Hammill Park (1 mile south-east) and Twitham (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Pig Inn (less than half a mile east)
Barnsole: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Barnsole?
Adisham station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Barnsole
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Late September evenings in Barnsole lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
How we price a hog roast
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Travel to Barnsole
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
More for events in Barnsole
Why choose hog roast hire in Barnsole?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
In Barnsole and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club events and presentations
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Parties at home
- Work summer parties
Historic houses near Barnsole include Goodnestone Park (2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- 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