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Hog Roast Hire in Boughton Lees
Looking for a hog roast in Boughton Lees? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire for Boughton Lees
Hog roast hire in Boughton Lees, slow-roasted on site
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We’re often asked to cater parties at home and weddings, day or evening, with rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
In a hamlet or village like Boughton Lees, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
FAQs for Boughton Lees
What’s the nearest station to Boughton Lees?
Wye station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Is Boughton Lees close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. Planning an evening hog roast in Boughton Lees? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Occasions we serve in Boughton Lees
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Boughton Lees. Typical bookings include:
- Corporate events
- Summer garden parties
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Historic houses near Boughton Lees include Godinton House (3.4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
For event organisers in Boughton Lees
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Hog roast hire around Boughton Lees
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Boughton Lees for events. Boughton Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Saint Christopher's Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Boughton Lees. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Boughton Lees includes Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Flying Horse Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards