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Hog Roast Catering in Hockenden, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Hockenden.
- Wakes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Parties at home
Hog roast hire in Hockenden
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Hog roast hire for your event in Hockenden
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. Whether it is clubhouse events and festive gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, salads and coleslaw for your guests.
In a small place like Hockenden, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Questions from Hockenden
What’s the nearest station to Hockenden?
The closest is Swanley station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Hockenden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you cover Hockenden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hockenden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Hockenden: venues, access and local tips
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Hockenden? We can help. Hockenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hockenden to London (about 13 miles away).
A green space like Foots Cray Meadows is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (3.2 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hockenden. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cater events across BR8 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Hockenden, we also cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hockenden include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What affects the price in Hockenden
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We will be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Places near Hockenden
Other occasions in Hockenden
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which frequently makes it better value. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Hockenden hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Parking near the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hockenden
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Light matters for a long roast: around Hockenden, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a 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 clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away