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Hog Roast Catering in Frittenden, Kent
Looking for a hog roast in Frittenden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings, day or evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Frittenden
Planning a hog roast in Frittenden
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Frittenden, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Frittenden to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Frittenden Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Frittenden is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Frittenden we cover include Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Bell And Jorrocks Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Hog roast hire for your event in Frittenden
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and birthdays and anniversaries, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Somewhere like Frittenden, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Who books hog roast hire in Frittenden?
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.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Frittenden:
- Corporate events
- Weddings, day or evening
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Common questions in Frittenden
Is Frittenden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Planning an evening hog roast in Frittenden? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Frittenden
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Places near Frittenden
Other occasions in Frittenden
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards