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Hog Roast Hire in Kenardington
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Kenardington.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Kenardington
Kenardington: venues, access and local tips
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Kenardington and the surrounding area. Kenardington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include World's Wonder pub (under half a mile north-east)
Hog roast hire in Kenardington, carved to order
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas parties and summer garden parties.
In a hamlet or village like Kenardington, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
More for events in Kenardington
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Kenardington hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
FAQs for Kenardington
Is Kenardington close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Kenardington?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
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 affects the price in Kenardington
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In Kenardington, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast hire in Kenardington?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
However big or small the event in Kenardington, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Corporate events
If guests are travelling by rail, Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away