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Hog Roast Catering in Harrietsham, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Harrietsham and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Work summer parties
- Club events and presentations
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Hog roast hire in Harrietsham
A hog roast in Harrietsham: local details
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast in Harrietsham? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Harrietsham to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Historic houses near Harrietsham include Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west) and Stoneacre (4.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For guests coming by train, Harrietsham station is in Harrietsham itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Harrietsham, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cater events across ME17 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover events in Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Schools near Harrietsham include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (less than half a mile west)
How our hog roast hire works in Harrietsham
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Harrietsham, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it is big birthdays and anniversaries and gatherings after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and coleslaw for your guests.
Around Harrietsham, bookings are often at homes, village halls and playing fields. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Who books hog roast hire in Harrietsham?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Harrietsham:
- Christmas fairs
- Community events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
For event organisers in Harrietsham
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
What affects the price in Harrietsham
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. By late September, sunset in Harrietsham is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Harrietsham, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Questions from Harrietsham
Which station is closest to Harrietsham?
Harrietsham station, in Harrietsham itself.
How far is Harrietsham from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to Harrietsham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Harrietsham and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away