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Hog Roast Catering in Mud Row, Kent
We bring a hog roast across Mud Row and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas fairs
- Club events and presentations
A hog roast near Mud Row
About our hog roast hire in Mud Row
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Mud Row: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. For weddings and receptions and christmas fairs, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw.
For a rural spot like Mud Row, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
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.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Mud Row. Evenings in Mud Row stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- 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 arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Mud Row?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Mud Row
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Events we cater in Mud Row
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Hosts in Mud Row book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Community events
- Clubhouse events
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
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. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast in Mud Row: local details
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Mud Row. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Mud Row to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of ME12 and the streets around it. For events just outside Mud Row, we cover Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
A little further out are Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mud Row
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
Places near Mud Row
Other occasions in Mud Row
Common questions in Mud Row
Is Mud Row too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards