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Hog Roast Hire for Crayford
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Crayford.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Clubhouse events
- Parties at home
Hog roast hire in Crayford
Crayford: your questions answered
Could you cook in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Crayford from London?
About 12 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Hog roast hire for your event in Crayford
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports clubs and societies and wakes and memorial gatherings.
A place like Crayford frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Crayford?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Crayford
What else we do in Crayford
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Crayford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Crayford
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Crayford
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Here’s what people in Crayford most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Weddings and receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Corporate events
- Christmas fairs
After a service at Church of St Paulinus, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
Hog roast hire around Crayford
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Crayford? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Crayford include Hall Place and Gardens (0.9 miles west) and Red House (2.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Coming by train? Crayford has its own station, Crayford station.
Anywhere in DA1, DA5 and DA7, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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