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Hog Roast Hire for Hernhill
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Hernhill.
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Sports clubs and societies
Hog roast hire in Hernhill
FAQs for Hernhill
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
We cater across Kent. Ask for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Hog roast hire in Hernhill, slow-roasted on site
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Hernhill. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We are often asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and gatherings after a funeral, with halloumi skewers, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
For a rural spot like Hernhill, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
A hog roast or other catering?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a hog roast in Hernhill
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Hernhill, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Hernhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hernhill to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Michael, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. For a fundraiser at a school like Hernhill Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hernhill, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cover events in every part of ME13. If your venue is just outside Hernhill, we also cover Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Hernhill
Other occasions in Hernhill
Occasions we serve in Hernhill
Slow roasting can’t be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
In Hernhill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
- Wakes
- Community events
For guests coming by train, Selling station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Evenings in Hernhill stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away