Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire in Great Chart
We bring a hog roast to Great Chart and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Clubhouse events
- Weddings, day or evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Great Chart
Events we cater in Great Chart
There’s very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
People around Great Chart book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Festive gatherings
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.8 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Hog roast hire for your event in Great Chart
People book a hog roast in Great Chart for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. On the menu are crackling, salads and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater clubhouse events and christmas parties.
Somewhere like Great Chart, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Places near Great Chart
Other occasions in Great Chart
A hog roast in Great Chart: local details
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Great Chart book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Great Chart to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If you had Ashford Community Woodland in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Historic houses near Great Chart include Godinton House (1.1 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Great Chart is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cater events across the TN23 postcode area. From The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Great Chart we cover include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Great Chart includes Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (within half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Great Chart
Could you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
For event organisers in Great Chart
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late September evenings in Great Chart lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards