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Hog Roast Hire in Lenham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Lenham and across Kent.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Lenham
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How our hog roast hire works in Lenham
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Lenham: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. For christmas fairs and corporate events, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your guests.
A place like Lenham frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Around midsummer it stays light in Lenham until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast hire in Lenham?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Lenham, including:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Corporate events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Sports clubs and societies
After a service at St Mary's Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
A hog roast in Lenham: local details
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Lenham and the surrounding area are covered for events. Lenham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lenham to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Lenham Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Historic houses near Lenham include Leeds Castle (3.6 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Lenham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Lenham we cover include Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Lenham include The Lenham School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Where the roaster can go in Lenham
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
Common questions in Lenham
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Lenham?
Lenham has its own station: Lenham station.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Do you come to Lenham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Lenham and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards