Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Marden, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Marden.
- Christmas fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Community events
Hog roast hire for Marden
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Put the menu on the invitation
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Hog roast hire in Marden, slow-roasted on site
In Marden, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and salads, and typical bookings are for christmas parties and wakes.
There may be a hall or playing field near Marden if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Common questions in Marden
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater in Marden?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you travel across Kent?
We cater across Kent, including Marden. Get in touch for a price.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty 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, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Marden
What else we do in Marden
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Hog roast hire around Marden
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Marden for events and the places nearby. Marden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
After a service at St Michael and All Angels Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Marden Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Marden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cater events across the TN12 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Marden we cover include Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Marden
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Marden, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear 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.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Marden
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Marden, including:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
- Sports clubs and societies
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Coming by train? There’s a station right in Marden: Marden station.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards