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Hog Roast Catering in Eddington, Kent
Looking for a hog roast in Eddington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Staff days and open days
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
Hog roast hire in Eddington
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
About our hog roast hire in Eddington
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it is weddings and receptions and staff days and open days, we can cook coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers for your guests.
A place like Eddington frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which frequently makes it better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for a long roast: in Eddington, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- 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.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill 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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Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Who books hog roast hire in Eddington?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Eddington, including:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, day or evening
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
Churches such as Church of St Martin rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A hog roast in Eddington: local details
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. A hog roast suits events around Eddington, whatever the venue. Eddington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Eddington to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 0.5 miles north-west. PTAs at schools such as Herne Bay High School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The coast is within about 2 miles of Eddington, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your event is on Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay Infant School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.8 miles north)
Your questions about a hog roast in Eddington
What’s the nearest station to Eddington?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Eddington close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you travel across Kent?
All of Kent is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards