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Hog Roast Catering in Istead Rise, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Istead Rise and across Kent.
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Book a hog roast in Istead Rise
Hog roast hire for your event in Istead Rise
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is hog roast hire in Istead Rise. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and club events and presentations, serving spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
Somewhere like Istead Rise, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or DA13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Istead Rise questions
We’re gathering after a service at Saint Barnabus Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Istead Rise?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
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.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Istead Rise
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
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. Late September evenings in Istead Rise lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast in Istead Rise
Istead Rise is about 2 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Istead Rise, from gardens to fields. Istead Rise is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
After a service at Saint Barnabus Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Parks such as Jeskyns usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Wherever your event is in DA13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Elwill Way, Lesley Close and Upper Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Northfleet Green (1 mile north-west), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north) and Henhurst (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (8 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (2.7 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Saint George's Church of England School (1.7 miles north)
Perfect for your event in Istead Rise
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties and barbecues
Among the historic houses close to Istead Rise are Cobham College (2.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards