Kent · England
Hog Roast Catering in Marley, Kent
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Marley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
A hog roast near Marley
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Hog roast hire in Marley, slow-roasted on site
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are hog roast rolls, coleslaw and salads, and we’re often booked for birthdays and anniversaries and gatherings after a funeral.
In a rural place like Marley, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What affects the price in Marley
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Marley
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Marley
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
A hog roast in Marley: local details
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Marley, from gardens to fields. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Within reach of Marley are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.7 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Snowdown station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Marley is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Marley Lane and Covet Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Black Robin Public House (1 mile north-east)
Other occasions in Marley
Your questions about a hog roast in Marley
Which station is closest to Marley?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
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.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Evenings in Marley stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: 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.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Marley
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away