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Hog Roast Catering in Marden Thorn, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Marden Thorn and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Staff days and open days
A hog roast near Marden Thorn
Where the roaster can go in Marden Thorn
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
How our hog roast hire works in Marden Thorn
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Marden Thorn, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We are frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and gatherings after a funeral, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
In a rural place like Marden Thorn, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
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Common questions in Marden Thorn
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Marden Thorn?
Marden station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It is built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Marden Thorn hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning a hog roast in Marden Thorn
Marden Thorn is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Marden Thorn suit a hog roast. Marden Thorn is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Marden Thorn to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Marden Thorn. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Pagehurst Road and Thorn Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Marden Thorn, we also cover Wanshurst Green (1 mile north), Staplehurst (2 miles east), St Ann's Green (2 miles north), Milebush (2 miles north) and Horden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west), Kings Hill (9 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset in Marden Thorn is around 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Marden Thorn
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
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
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away