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Hog Roast Hire in Hacklinge
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Hacklinge and across Kent.
- Festive gatherings
- Wakes
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Book a hog roast in Hacklinge
Planning a hog roast in Hacklinge
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Hacklinge for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hacklinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Parks such as Betteshanger Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Worth Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hacklinge, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across CT14. Your event could be at a house on Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Hacklinge we cover include Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach pub (within half a mile south)
Hog roast hire in Hacklinge, slow-roasted on site
In Hacklinge, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for garden parties and barbecues and community events.
In a small place like Hacklinge, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hacklinge
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evenings in Hacklinge stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hacklinge
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Events we cater in Hacklinge
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Here’s what people in Hacklinge most often book a hog roast for:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festive gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
After a service at Church of St George, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Hacklinge
What else we do in Hacklinge
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Common questions in Hacklinge
What’s the nearest station to Hacklinge?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Hacklinge?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
We cover Kent and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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