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Hog Roast Hire for Headcorn
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Headcorn.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire for Headcorn
Hog roast hire in Headcorn, slow-roasted on site
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and staff days and open days, serving coleslaw, salads and spit-roast lamb.
For a place the size of Headcorn, your own garden is frequently the best venue: space to cook, no venue hire and no cooking for you. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Events we cater in Headcorn
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
However big or small the event in Headcorn, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
- Garden parties and barbecues
If guests are travelling by rail, Headcorn has its own station, Headcorn station.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Headcorn. Evenings in Headcorn 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.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast in Headcorn: local details
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast in Headcorn? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Churches such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Headcorn Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Headcorn is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (under half a mile south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Headcorn
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
If you’re 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.
FAQs for Headcorn
Can you cater after a service at St Peter's and St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Do you cover Headcorn?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Places near Headcorn
More for events in Headcorn
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards