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Hog Roast Catering in Hothfield, Kent
Hog roast hire in Hothfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Parties at home
- Work summer parties
A hog roast near Hothfield
For event organisers in Hothfield
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
About our hog roast hire in Hothfield
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Hothfield: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Whether it is weddings, day or evening and sports clubs and societies, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Hothfield, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Where the roaster can go in Hothfield
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Perfect for your event in Hothfield
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hothfield, including:
- Wakes
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Hayesbrook School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Hothfield, sunset is around 8:45pm 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast in Hothfield: local details
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Hothfield for events. Hothfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1 mile south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Margaret, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hothfield. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in TN26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Hothfield questions
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.
Which station is closest to Hothfield?
Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away