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Hog Roast Hire in Dargate
We bring a hog roast to Dargate and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Christmas fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Dargate?
Hog roast hire for your event in Dargate
People book a hog roast in Dargate for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. For summer garden parties and birthdays and anniversaries, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and crackling for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Dargate, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Who books hog roast hire in Dargate?
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Dargate:
- Community events
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
PTAs at schools such as Hernhill Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near Dargate
Other occasions in Dargate
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
A hog roast in Dargate: local details
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Dargate for events and the places nearby. Dargate is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Michael, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. A green space like Mount Ephraim Gardens is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Dargate is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Anywhere in ME13, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Dargate includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Common questions in Dargate
What’s the nearest station to Dargate?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you cover Dargate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Dargate and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What affects the price in Dargate
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Dargate
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Planning an evening hog roast in Dargate? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Dargate
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards