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Hog Roast Catering in Bockhanger, Kent
Looking for a hog roast in Bockhanger? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Community events
Slow-roasted pork in Bockhanger
Hog roast hire for your event in Bockhanger
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. Whether it is wakes and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and crackling and more.
In and around Bockhanger, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Your questions about a hog roast in Bockhanger
What’s the nearest station to Bockhanger?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Bockhanger close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Bockhanger?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bockhanger and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking near the spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Crackling
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bockhanger, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Bockhanger until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Bockhanger
More for events in Bockhanger
Hog roast hire around Bockhanger
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events across Bockhanger and nearby, from gardens to fields. Bockhanger is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Parks such as Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bockhanger, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in TN24 and TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Bockhanger, we also cover Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bockhanger include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Bockhanger include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away