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Hog Roast Catering in Biddenden Green, Kent
Looking for a hog roast in Biddenden Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Club events and presentations
Slow-roasted pork in Biddenden Green
Hog roast hire in Biddenden Green, carved to order
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. For work summer parties and christmas parties, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Biddenden Green, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Around midsummer it stays light in Biddenden Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
A hog roast in Biddenden Green: local details
Biddenden Green is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Biddenden Green, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Smarden Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. After a service at Church of St Michael, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Biddenden Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of TN27 and the streets around it. Local streets include Lewd Lane and Pluckley Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Smarden (1 mile south-west), Smarden Bell (1 mile west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (2 miles south-west) and Southernden (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Parking near the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Towns and villages near Biddenden Green
Also in Biddenden Green
Who books hog roast hire in Biddenden Green?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Here’s what people in Biddenden Green most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings, day or evening
For anyone arriving by rail, Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
Common questions in Biddenden Green
Is Biddenden Green close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Biddenden Green
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
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.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards