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Hog Roast Catering in Kennington, Kent
We bring a hog roast to Kennington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festive gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Kennington
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event in Kennington. Light matters for a long roast: in Kennington, 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, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting 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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Hog roast hire for your event in Kennington
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. On the menu are coleslaw, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for community events and weddings and receptions.
A place like Kennington often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. 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.
FAQs for Kennington
Could you cook in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where the roaster can go in Kennington
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose hog roast hire in Kennington?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Corporate events
- Festive gatherings
- Clubhouse events
- Parties at home
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
A hog roast in Kennington: local details
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Kennington. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Kennington Church of England Academy, can book a hog roast stall. Parks such as Conningbrook Lakes Country Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kennington. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the TN24 and TN25 postcode area. Local streets include Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Kennington sits on or near the A28, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Kennington includes Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose Inn (under half a mile north)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which frequently makes it better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Towns and villages near Kennington
Also in Kennington
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards