Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Cobham, Kent
Planning a hog roast in Cobham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas parties
- Staff days and open days
Slow-roasted pork in Cobham
About our hog roast hire in Cobham
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Cobham, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We are often asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and shows and birthdays and anniversaries, with hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Somewhere like Cobham, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Cobham questions
What’s the nearest station to Cobham?
Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cobham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Nearby places to Cobham
Other occasions in Cobham
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Cobham: venues, access and local tips
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Cobham is well within our area for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Cobham to London (about 23 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cobham Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
We bring hog roasts to events all over DA12 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cobham include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Cobham include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking near the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Cobham
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose hog roast hire in Cobham?
You do not need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Cobham:
- Christmas parties
- Community events
- Weddings, day or evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? Sole Street station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Planning an evening hog roast in Cobham? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards