Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Farningham, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Farningham.
- Staff days and open days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas fairs
Planning an event in Farningham?
Hog roast hire in Farningham, slow-roasted on site
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Farningham, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and wakes, with salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a rural spot like Farningham, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Slow roasting needs attention, and that’s what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Nearby places to Farningham
Other occasions in Farningham
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. 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 us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Farningham questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Farningham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you cook it or do we?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
What affects the price in Farningham
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Evenings in Farningham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, tell us 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Farningham: venues, access and local tips
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Farningham for events. Farningham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Farningham to London (about 16 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. For guests coming by train, Eynsford station is about 1.4 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Farningham, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We bring hog roasts to events all over DA4 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, London Road and South Hall Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Farningham we cover include Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Farningham include The Warren.
- Nearby, you’ll find Pied Bull pub (under half a mile north)
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away