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Hog Roast Catering in Elham, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Elham and across Kent.
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Hog roast hire for Elham
How our hog roast hire works in Elham
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 doesn’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater club events and presentations and work summer parties, with hog roast rolls, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere like Elham, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Planning an evening hog roast in Elham? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s 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.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Elham, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Elham
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Elham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Site access
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Bringing a hog roast to Elham
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Elham suit a hog roast. Elham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west of the centre. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Elham. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Elham is within about 6 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to events in Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Elham include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards