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Hog Roast Catering in Marley, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Marley.
- Wakes
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festive gatherings
Hog roast hire for Marley
Marley questions
Do you come out to small places like Marley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Hog roast hire in Marley, carved to order
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Marley: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and shows and garden parties and barbecues, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Marley, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Bringing a hog roast to Marley
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Marley is well within our area for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Marley to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Northbourne Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Marley include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The coast is within about 3 miles of Marley, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across the CT14 postcode area. From Broad Lane and Marley Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Marley include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Events we cater in Marley
You do not need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Here’s what people in Marley most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings, day or evening
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of a hog roast in Ham Fen? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
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Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Light matters for a long roast: in Marley, sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in Marley?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Marley hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away