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Hog Roast Hire in Kemsley
Planning a hog roast in Kemsley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Christmas parties
- Work summer parties
- Sports clubs and societies
Planning an event in Kemsley?
Hog roast hire for your event in Kemsley
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater corporate events and garden parties and barbecues.
For a place the size of Kemsley, your own garden is frequently the best venue: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Kemsley
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast in Kemsley
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Kemsley from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
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.
Nearby places to Kemsley
Other occasions in Kemsley
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Kemsley
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Kemsley, such as:
- Staff days and open days
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Kemsley Primary Academy, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast in Kemsley: local details
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Kemsley, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Kemsley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Kemsley to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If you had Milton Creek Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Kemsley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in ME10 and ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Kemsley, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away