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Hog Roast Catering in Grubb Street, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Grubb Street and across Kent.
- Staff days and open days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and barbecues
Hog roast hire in Grubb Street
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late September evenings in Grubb Street lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire for your event in Grubb Street
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For staff days and open days and wakes, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and coleslaw for your guests.
Somewhere like Grubb Street, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Your questions about a hog roast in Grubb Street
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps us check.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Why choose hog roast hire in Grubb Street?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Hosts in Grubb Street book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Corporate events
- Club events and presentations
- Festive gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
If you had Longfield Chalk Bank in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Hog roast hire around Grubb Street
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Grubb Street and the surrounding area. Grubb Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Greenlands Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. If guests are travelling by rail, Longfield station is about 1 mile away. Grubb Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in DA2, we can roast on site for your guests. If your venue is just outside Grubb Street, we also cover Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Railway Tavern (0.9 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Grubb Street
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
For event organisers in Grubb Street
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away