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Hog Roast Catering in Larkfield, Kent
Hog roast hire in Larkfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Club events and presentations
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work summer parties
A hog roast near Larkfield
About our hog roast hire in Larkfield
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. Typical bookings include gatherings after a funeral and clubhouse events, with salads, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Somewhere as small as Larkfield, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Larkfield: venues, access and local tips
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Larkfield suit a hog roast. Larkfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.3 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Anywhere in ME20 and ME19, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Larkfield include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Larkfield include The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west) and The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (within half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Larkfield
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Larkfield: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
Whatever the occasion in Larkfield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Corporate events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events
Thinking of a hog roast in Leybourne Lakes Country Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
Also in Larkfield
Common questions in Larkfield
Which station is closest to Larkfield?
New Hythe station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
We cover Kent and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address and we will quote.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Larkfield until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally 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
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
What affects the price in Larkfield
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away