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Hog Roast Catering in Luddesdown, Kent
Planning a hog roast in Luddesdown? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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Slow-roasted pork in Luddesdown
Hog roast hire for your event in Luddesdown
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Luddesdown, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Whether it’s summer garden parties and work summer parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
In a hamlet or village like Luddesdown, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Luddesdown
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
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Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late September evenings in Luddesdown lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Luddesdown: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Luddesdown?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What affects the price in Luddesdown
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
A hog roast in Luddesdown: local details
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast in Luddesdown? We cover the whole area. Luddesdown is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Churches such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Thinking of a hog roast in Camer Park Country Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
For events in DA13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. For events just outside Luddesdown, we cover Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Luddesdown include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Luddesdown
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards