Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Ham, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Ham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Clubhouse events
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Hog roast hire for Ham
Ham: venues, access and local tips
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover events in Ham. Ham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ham to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Worth Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Parks such as Ham Fen typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ham, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Events anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Ham, we cover Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Ham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Ham include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
Hog roast hire for your event in Ham
In Ham, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for birthdays and anniversaries and christmas parties.
Somewhere as small as Ham, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Ham? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Questions from Ham
Do you come out to small places like Ham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Ham?
Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Why choose hog roast hire in Ham?
For big gatherings in Ham, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
However big or small the event in Ham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Clubhouse events
- Village fêtes and school fairs
For anyone arriving by rail, Sandwich station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Ham
Other occasions in Ham
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Ham
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away