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Hog Roast Hire in Lilyvale
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Lilyvale.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes
- Work summer parties
Hog roast hire for Lilyvale
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Evenings in Lilyvale stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire for your event in Lilyvale
We provide a fully catered hog roast: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we are frequently booked for weddings and receptions and village fêtes and school fairs.
Somewhere like Lilyvale, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Places near Lilyvale
Also in Lilyvale
Bringing a hog roast to Lilyvale
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in Lilyvale, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Lilyvale is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Smeeth Community Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Lilyvale are Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lilyvale. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 6 miles of Lilyvale, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
For events in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Lilyvale we cover include Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Perfect for your event in Lilyvale
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
However big or small the event in Lilyvale, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Parties at home
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Lilyvale
How far is Lilyvale from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Lilyvale too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
We cater across Kent. Contact us for a price.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards