Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Doddington, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Doddington.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire in Doddington
Hog roast hire in Doddington, slow-roasted on site
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We’re often asked to cater corporate events and sports clubs and societies, serving salads, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
Somewhere as small as Doddington, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Common questions in Doddington
Do you come out to small places like Doddington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
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. A picture helps us check.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Doddington
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Doddington
Also in Doddington
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Doddington
There’s very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Doddington, such as:
- Community events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Corporate events
Coming by train? Teynham station is about 4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Doddington, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which usually keeps the cost down. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Doddington hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Hog roast hire around Doddington
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Events in Doddington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Doddington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Doddington to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Doddington, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Doddington we cover include Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards