Kent · England
Hog Roast Hire for Hollybushes
Hog roast hire in Hollybushes: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Corporate events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
Slow-roasted pork in Hollybushes
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Hog roast hire in Hollybushes, carved to order
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Whether it is sports clubs and societies and community events, we can cook coleslaw, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
In a rural place like Hollybushes, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
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.
What affects the price in Hollybushes
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Events we cater in Hollybushes
There is very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
Here’s what people in Hollybushes most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Parties at home
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festive gatherings
- Clubhouse events
Parks such as Cromers Wood typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Hollybushes, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Hollybushes: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Places near Hollybushes
Also in Hollybushes
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Hog roast hire around Hollybushes
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hollybushes and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hollybushes to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hollybushes, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. Other places close to Hollybushes we cover include Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away