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Hog Roast Catering in Linton, Kent
Planning a hog roast in Linton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Corporate events
- Club events and presentations
Slow-roasted pork in Linton
Hog roast hire in Linton, slow-roasted on site
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Linton. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas fairs and clubhouse events, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
Somewhere like Linton, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Planning an evening hog roast in Linton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
Nearby places to Linton
What else we do in Linton
Planning a hog roast in Linton
Linton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Linton and the surrounding area. Linton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Linton to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Nicholas Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Linton is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean an event in a garden on Wheeler's Lane, Vicarage Fields and Linton Hill, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Boughton Green (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (2 miles north-east), Wierton (2 miles east) and Park Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.9 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (under half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Occasions we serve in Linton
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Whatever the occasion in Linton, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Weddings and receptions
- Community events
- Wakes
- Christmas fairs
Within reach of Linton are historic houses such as Stoneacre (3.8 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
Your questions about a hog roast in Linton
We are gathering after a service at St Nicholas Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Linton?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
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’ll bring the rest.
What is hog roast hire?
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.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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