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Hog Roast Hire in Bethersden
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Bethersden.
- Work summer parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Bethersden
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Hog roast hire in Bethersden, carved to order
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversaries and parties at home.
Somewhere as small as Bethersden, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Events we cater in Bethersden
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
Hosts in Bethersden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas fairs
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Historic houses near Bethersden include Godinton House (4 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
Common questions in Bethersden
Which station is closest to Bethersden?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you travel across Kent?
We cover Kent and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Nearby places to Bethersden
Other occasions in Bethersden
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Planning a hog roast in Bethersden
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Bethersden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Margaret, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. PTAs at schools such as Bethersden Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We bring hog roasts to events all over TN26 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Bethersden, we cover Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Bethersden includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The George Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By late September, sunset in Bethersden is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards