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Hog Roast Hire for Boughton Malherbe
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Boughton Malherbe.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Parties at home
Slow-roasted pork in Boughton Malherbe
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Hog roast hire for your event in Boughton Malherbe
We provide a fully catered hog roast: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw, and we are often booked for corporate events and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere like Boughton Malherbe, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Events we cater in Boughton Malherbe
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Here’s what people in Boughton Malherbe most often book a hog roast for:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Clubhouse events
For guests coming by train, Lenham station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
FAQs for Boughton Malherbe
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Malherbe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
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How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: 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 Boughton Malherbe until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- 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 pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Boughton Malherbe, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire around Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover events in Boughton Malherbe. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Platts Heath Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boughton Malherbe. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover events in Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Boughton Malherbe
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Boughton Malherbe
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Boughton Malherbe?
Compared with food vans, 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, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Boughton Malherbe hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away