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Hog Roast Hire in Bonnington
Planning a hog roast in Bonnington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Clubhouse events
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Hog roast hire for Bonnington
How our hog roast hire works in Bonnington
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. We’re frequently asked to cater parties at home and big birthdays and anniversaries, with coleslaw, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Somewhere as small as Bonnington, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
What affects the price in Bonnington
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bonnington, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Bringing a hog roast to Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bonnington and the surrounding area. Bonnington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Aldington Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Bonnington is within about 7 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.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Bonnington
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Your questions about a hog roast in Bonnington
Which station is closest to Bonnington?
Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre.
Is Bonnington close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is all of Kent covered?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Planning an evening hog roast in Bonnington? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- It starts with your date, venue, 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away