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Hog Roast Catering in Maypole, Kent
Hog roast hire in Maypole: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Club events and presentations
Planning an event in Maypole?
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Maypole
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Hog roast hire in Maypole, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Maypole: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include festive gatherings and sports clubs and societies, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
In a small place like Maypole, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Maypole questions
Can you do a hog roast in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Cross: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Nearby places to Maypole
Also in Maypole
A hog roast in Maypole: local details
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Maypole, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. The coast is within about 3 miles of Maypole, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Maypole Lane and Maypole Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re organising for someone else, 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 everyone in the loop.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Maypole
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late September evenings in Maypole lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books hog roast hire in Maypole?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Maypole:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas fairs
- Corporate events
For a fundraiser at a school like Hoath Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards