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Hog Roast Catering in Davington, Kent
Hog roast hire in Davington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Club events and presentations
- Corporate events
- Wakes
Hog roast hire for Davington
About our hog roast hire in Davington
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We’re often asked to cater festive gatherings and wakes and memorial gatherings, with rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
Around Davington, bookings are often at homes, village halls and playing fields. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Around midsummer it stays light in Davington until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Davington
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? 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 ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Occasions we serve in Davington
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
In Davington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Sports clubs and societies
- Work summer parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
After a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
A hog roast or other catering?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Davington
Other occasions in Davington
Bringing a hog roast to Davington
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Davington, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Davington are Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. Whether your event is on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Davington, we also cover Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Schools near Davington include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (within half a mile south)
FAQs for Davington
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you cook in Oare Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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