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Hog Roast Hire for Elmstone
We bring a hog roast across Elmstone and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Corporate events
A hog roast near Elmstone
Hog roast hire for your event in Elmstone
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. For parties at home and corporate events, we can cook crackling, hog roast rolls and coleslaw.
For a rural spot like Elmstone, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a hog roast in Elmstone?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Elmstone
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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A hog roast in Elmstone: local details
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Planning a hog roast in Elmstone? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Elmstone to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Churches such as Elmstone Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. For a fundraiser at a school like Preston Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
We bring hog roasts to events all over CT3 and the streets around it. From Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Elmstone, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Elmstone
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Elmstone. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Club events and presentations
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Where the roaster can go in Elmstone
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Elmstone
Which station is closest to Elmstone?
Minster station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Elmstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards