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Hog Roast Catering in Chilmington Green, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Chilmington Green.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
A hog roast near Chilmington Green
Hog roast hire for your event in Chilmington Green
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Chilmington Green. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. We are often asked to cater staff days and open days and parties at home, serving crackling, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Chilmington Green, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Events we cater in Chilmington Green
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
People around Chilmington Green book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
Coming by train? Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Chilmington Green
Could you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Chilmington Green?
Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Is all of Kent covered?
We cater across Kent, including Chilmington Green. Ask for a quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
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, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Bringing a hog roast to Chilmington Green
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Chilmington Green? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Ashford Community Woodland? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chilmington Green, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in TN23, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Chilmington Green includes Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Chilmington Green include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late September evenings in Chilmington Green lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for 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
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Chilmington Green
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away