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Hog Roast Catering in Densole, Kent
Planning a hog roast in Densole? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs
- Community events
- Clubhouse events
A hog roast near Densole
About our hog roast hire in Densole
People book a hog roast in Densole for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. For weddings, day or evening and Fêtes, fairs and shows, we can cook salads, crackling and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Somewhere like Densole, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Densole, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- 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
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Places near Densole
Other occasions in Densole
Densole: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Luke's: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Densole close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do we need a big space?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is generally the easier choice. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast hire around Densole
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We cater events across Densole and nearby, from gardens to fields. Densole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Luke's, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Within reach of Densole are historic houses such as Acrise Place (1.2 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Densole. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Densole is within about 4 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cover events in every part of CT18. Local streets include St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Densole include Cheriton Hill.
Perfect for your event in Densole
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Community events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
Coming by train? The nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 3.1 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away