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Hog Roast Hire in Knave's Ash
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Knave's Ash. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas fairs
Book a hog roast in Knave's Ash
Hog roast hire for your event in Knave's Ash
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Knave's Ash, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Typical bookings include work summer parties and club events and presentations, with new potatoes, coleslaw and salads.
Somewhere like Knave's Ash, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Where the roaster can go in Knave's Ash
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Knave's Ash
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Knave's Ash
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Knave's Ash hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
More for events in Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash: your questions answered
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Planning a hog roast in Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Knave's Ash is well within our area for events. Knave's Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
Coming by train? Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The coast is within about 3 miles of Knave's Ash, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Knave's Ash, we also cover Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Knave's Ash includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Knave's Ash include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Perfect for your event in Knave's Ash
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
In Knave's Ash and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff days and open days
- Parties at home
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hoath Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Around midsummer it stays light in Knave's Ash until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards