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Hog Roast Hire for Hollingbourne
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Hollingbourne and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Corporate events
Planning an event in Hollingbourne?
Hog roast hire for your event in Hollingbourne
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Hollingbourne. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Whether it’s garden parties and barbecues and christmas parties, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Hollingbourne, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Questions from Hollingbourne
Is Hollingbourne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hollingbourne close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater in Hollingbourne?
Yes, Hollingbourne is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hollingbourne
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Hollingbourne, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Hog roast hire around Hollingbourne
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Hollingbourne, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Hollingbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hollingbourne to Canterbury (19 miles away).
After a service at All Saints Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Hollingbourne include Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Stoneacre (3 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Hollingbourne, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Hollingbourne
What else we do in Hollingbourne
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hollingbourne
There’s very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hollingbourne. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone birthdays
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Corporate events
For guests coming by train, Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves 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. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away