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Hog Roast Catering in Kettle Corner, Kent
Hog roast hire in Kettle Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Parties at home
- Community events
- Corporate events
Hog roast hire for Kettle Corner
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
About our hog roast hire in Kettle Corner
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Kettle Corner: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Typical bookings include big birthdays and anniversaries and village fêtes and school fairs, with salads, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
In a hamlet or village like Kettle Corner, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Kettle Corner
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
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Your questions about a hog roast in Kettle Corner
How far is Kettle Corner from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
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 do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Around midsummer it stays light in Kettle Corner until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Kettle Corner
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Hosts in Kettle Corner book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Work summer parties
- Community events
PTAs at schools such as Barming Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
Kettle Corner: venues, access and local tips
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Kettle Corner suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Kettle Corner to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.7 miles east. Thinking of a hog roast in Quarry Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. Kettle Corner 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.
For events in ME15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From St Helens Lane and Lower Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Kettle Corner we cover include Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kettle Corner include Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards