Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Hextable
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Hextable.
- Milestone birthdays
- Clubhouse events
- Festive gatherings
Book a hog roast in Hextable
How our hog roast hire works in Hextable
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Hextable. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and festive gatherings, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and coleslaw.
In a smaller place like Hextable, a hog roast in the garden is often the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late September evenings in Hextable lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Parking near the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Hextable
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hextable, including:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Corporate events
- Community events
- Christmas parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hextable Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
A hog roast or other catering?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Hog roast hire around Hextable
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hextable. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hextable to London (about 13 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Thinking of a hog roast in Dartford Heath? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Hextable is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in BR8 and DA2, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the B258 close by, Hextable is easy for us to reach for your event. For events just outside Hextable, we cover Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Hextable School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Questions from Hextable
Could you cook in Dartford Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Hextable?
The closest is Swanley station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is our garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. A photo helps us check.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards