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Hog Roast Catering in Ebbsfleet, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Ebbsfleet.
- Weddings and receptions
- Community events
- Corporate events
Book a hog roast in Ebbsfleet
Hog roast hire for your event in Ebbsfleet
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 are frequently asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and christmas parties, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
In a rural place like Ebbsfleet, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Planning an evening hog roast in Ebbsfleet? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire around Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Ebbsfleet. Ebbsfleet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Parks such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Coming by train? Thanet Parkway station is about 1.2 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ebbsfleet, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across the CT12 and CT13 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Ebbsfleet, we cover Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (1 mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Ebbsfleet: your questions answered
Could you cook in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Ebbsfleet?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is all of Kent covered?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
Can you work around our timings?
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. The quote sets it out.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking near the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ebbsfleet
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
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Occasions we serve in Ebbsfleet
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Ebbsfleet: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
People around Ebbsfleet book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Milestone birthdays
- Festive gatherings
- Staff days and open days
- Gatherings after a funeral
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (3.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away